2005 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · HY55 PDV
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 141,285 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,285 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
HY55 PDV Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 141,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY55 PDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (HY55 PDV) between September 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
HY55 PDV Mileage History
- 03/09/200814,083 mi
- 09/09/200921,984 mi+7,901 mi
- 03/07/201026,830 mi+4,846 mi
- 27/09/201145,479 mi+18,649 mi
- 27/09/201145,479 mi
- 28/09/201259,038 mi+13,559 mi
- 01/10/201363,119 mi+4,081 mi
- 01/10/201463,871 mi+752 mi
- 16/02/201564,802 mi+931 mi
- 16/02/201564,802 mi
- 28/01/201674,892 mi+10,090 mi
- 30/01/201674,893 mi+1 mi
- 26/01/201782,083 mi+7,190 mi
- 27/01/201782,083 mi
- 28/03/201782,886 mi+803 mi
- 30/03/201782,886 mi
- 03/04/201888,170 mi+5,284 mi
- 01/04/201992,338 mi+4,168 mi
- 27/04/202093,121 mi+783 mi
- 12/04/202198,382 mi+5,261 mi
- 27/04/2022105,265 mi+6,883 mi
- 28/03/2023108,743 mi+3,478 mi
- 10/04/2024117,623 mi+8,880 mi
- 15/04/2024117,630 mi+7 mi
- 10/04/2025129,307 mi+11,677 mi
- 16/04/2025129,313 mi+6 mi
- 09/04/2026141,280 mi+11,967 mi
- 14/04/2026141,285 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 7,223 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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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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