2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · LV52 UOB
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2003. Recorded mileage 146,252 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/11/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08/07/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1995cc
LV52 UOB Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2014
- 146,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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LV52 UOB Mileage History
- 23/12/200543,313 mi
- 28/12/200543,313 mi
- 04/12/200654,584 mi+11,271 mi
- 22/12/200765,188 mi+10,604 mi
- 01/12/200877,783 mi+12,595 mi
- 25/11/200994,752 mi+16,969 mi
- 14/10/2010106,421 mi+11,669 mi
- 10/10/2011119,628 mi+13,207 mi
- 27/09/2012131,634 mi+12,006 mi
- 31/10/2013139,331 mi+7,697 mi
- 30/10/2014146,252 mi+6,921 mi
- 06/11/2014146,252 mi
Average of roughly 11,604 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
LV52 UOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (LV52 UOB) between December 2005 and November 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”.
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