2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · PN55 BKF
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 184,000 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jan 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PN55 BKF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/05/2026
- 184,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PN55 BKF 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 (PN55 BKF) between December 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.”; “Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
PN55 BKF Mileage History
- 08/12/2022160,343 mi
- 13/12/2022160,414 mi+71 mi
- 08/12/2023169,244 mi+8,830 mi
- 08/01/2025178,354 mi+9,110 mi
- 13/05/2026184,000 mi+5,646 mi
Average of roughly 6,900 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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