BMW 3 SERIES BN05PFE has 22 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2005 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 160,647 miles 3 months ago on Tuesday 10th March 2026 at 11:56.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 9th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

BN05PFE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH MARCH 2027160,647 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 202519TH FEBRUARY 2026148,769 MI
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 202414TH FEBRUARY 2025140,071 MI
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 20238TH FEBRUARY 2024137,651 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Damaged But Not Seriously Weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Smooth Inner Edge No Cord Or Ply Exposed
FAILED3RD FEBRUARY 2023137,649 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil Has Movement In Shocker (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Damaged But Not Seriously Weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Smooth Inner Edge No Cord Or Ply Exposed
  7. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))
  8. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. DANGEROUS - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. MAJOR - Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED5TH FEBRUARY 20224TH FEBRUARY 2023135,187 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Damaged But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED14TH JANUARY 2022135,187 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Damaged But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED15TH JANUARY 202114TH JANUARY 2022129,422 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED17TH AUGUST 201919TH AUGUST 2020119,101 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Near Tank As Marked (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED10TH AUGUST 201819TH AUGUST 2019107,607 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED8TH AUGUST 201719TH AUGUST 201898,863 MI
PASSED11TH AUGUST 201619TH AUGUST 201792,556 MI
PASSED10TH AUGUST 201519TH AUGUST 201682,663 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Brake Binding Slightly
PASSED6TH AUGUST 201419TH AUGUST 201571,792 MI
PASSED15TH AUGUST 201319TH AUGUST 201458,927 MI
PASSED11TH AUGUST 201219TH AUGUST 201345,846 MI
PASSED16TH AUGUST 201119TH AUGUST 201231,593 MI
PASSED20TH AUGUST 201019TH AUGUST 201120,284 MI
PASSED23RD MARCH 201022ND MARCH 201117,969 MI
FAILED19TH MARCH 201017,969 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Outer Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
PASSED15TH APRIL 200814TH APRIL 200912,733 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED15TH APRIL 200812,733 MI
 
  1. PRS - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour Of Any Colour (7.4.b.4)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BN05PFE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 82% | MOT Failure Rate: 18%

BN05PFE MOT Comments

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BN05PFE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 160,647 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,650 miles

BN05PFE FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration BN05PFE was manufactured on Saturday 26th March 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 160,647 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 7,650 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BN05PFE has a 82% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 19 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 10 Major, 3 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does BN05PFE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 25th May 2026 BN05PFE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BN05PFE Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 25th May 2026 BN05PFE does have Tax. Read more

When does BN05PFE Tax expire?

The current Tax for BN05PFE will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BN05PFE MOT expire?

The current MOT for BN05PFE will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 9th March 2027. Read more

When did BN05PFE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BN05PFE was on Tuesday 10th March 2026 at 11:56. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BN05PFE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for BN05PFE we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BN05PFE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for BN05PFE we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 82% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BN05PFE?

BN05PFE is registered as a 2005 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has BN05PFE done?

The odometer reading for BN05PFE at the last MOT in March 2026 was 160,647 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,650 miles per year. Read more

How old is BN05PFE?

The vehicle BN05PFE was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 26th March 2005. Read more

What colour is BN05PFE?

The official colour of BN05PFE is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does BN05PFE have?

BN05PFE has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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