2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · PN55 FBX
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 105,908 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,908 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PN55 FBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 105,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PN55 FBX 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 FBX) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested brakes seized on (1.2.1 (g))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
PN55 FBX Mileage History
- 05/04/2023100,173 mi
- 06/04/2024101,498 mi+1,325 mi
- 08/04/2025107,788 mi+6,290 mi
- 07/04/2026105,908 mi-1,880 mi
- 07/04/2026105,908 mi
Average of roughly 1,907 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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