2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FP55 PVX
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07/12/2005. Recorded mileage 192,154 miles. MOT valid until 08/07/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
FP55 PVX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 192,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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FP55 PVX Mileage History
- 06/06/2024169,439 mi
- 06/06/2025179,919 mi+10,480 mi
- 30/06/2025180,144 mi+225 mi
- 07/07/2026192,152 mi+12,008 mi
- 10/07/2026192,154 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 10,862 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FP55 PVX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (FP55 PVX) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Incorrect bulb and not fitted correctly. (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Incorrect bulb and not fitted correctly. (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
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