2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · PV55 ENE
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 123,197 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Carlisle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/05/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/03/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2494cc
PV55 ENE Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2020
- 123,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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PV55 ENE Mileage History
- 12/05/200814,524 mi
- 28/04/200925,317 mi+10,793 mi
- 28/04/200925,317 mi
- 22/04/201037,241 mi+11,924 mi
- 15/04/201147,829 mi+10,588 mi
- 02/05/201259,986 mi+12,157 mi
- 02/05/201259,986 mi
- 17/04/201371,039 mi+11,053 mi
- 16/04/201480,566 mi+9,527 mi
- 16/04/201480,566 mi
- 21/04/201590,283 mi+9,717 mi
- 12/04/201698,574 mi+8,291 mi
- 12/04/201698,574 mi
- 13/04/2017110,018 mi+11,444 mi
- 21/04/2017110,332 mi+314 mi
- 16/04/2018119,742 mi+9,410 mi
- 23/05/2020123,197 mi+3,455 mi
- 23/05/2020123,197 mi
Average of roughly 9,034 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
PV55 ENE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (PV55 ENE) between May 2008 and May 2020.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)”.
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