2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · DK03 AAU
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 57,494 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,494 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DK03 AAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 57,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DK03 AAU 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 2003 BMW 3 Series (DK03 AAU) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
DK03 AAU Mileage History
- 14/10/202254,525 mi
- 27/10/202355,265 mi+740 mi
- 21/11/202456,120 mi+855 mi
- 20/11/202557,492 mi+1,372 mi
- 20/11/202557,494 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 957 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
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