2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · PE55 EWK
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26/09/2005. Recorded mileage 198,403 miles. MOT valid until 03/01/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,403 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
PE55 EWK Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2026
- 198,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 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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PE55 EWK Mileage History
- 24/09/200831,118 mi
- 07/09/200939,140 mi+8,022 mi
- 08/09/201047,221 mi+8,081 mi
- 14/09/201157,860 mi+10,639 mi
- 17/09/201265,445 mi+7,585 mi
- 28/08/201372,789 mi+7,344 mi
- 03/09/201480,646 mi+7,857 mi
- 08/09/201590,092 mi+9,446 mi
- 19/09/201697,942 mi+7,850 mi
- 01/09/2017105,288 mi+7,346 mi
- 05/09/2018112,041 mi+6,753 mi
- 05/10/2019121,628 mi+9,587 mi
- 05/10/2019121,628 mi
- 19/10/2020139,631 mi+18,003 mi
- 19/10/2020139,631 mi
- 18/09/2021152,127 mi+12,496 mi
- 17/09/2022165,576 mi+13,449 mi
- 03/01/2024181,632 mi+16,056 mi
- 04/01/2024181,633 mi+1 mi
- 02/01/2025191,672 mi+10,039 mi
- 02/01/2025191,672 mi
- 02/01/2026198,403 mi+6,731 mi
Average of roughly 9,685 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
PE55 EWK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (PE55 EWK) between September 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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