2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · M30 SBJ
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 85,901 miles. MOT valid until 03 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M30 SBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 85,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M30 SBJ 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 (M30 SBJ) between December 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
M30 SBJ Mileage History
- 09/12/202179,420 mi
- 08/12/202281,028 mi+1,608 mi
- 05/12/202382,648 mi+1,620 mi
- 04/12/202483,752 mi+1,104 mi
- 04/02/202685,901 mi+2,149 mi
Average of roughly 1,559 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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The rear floor can tear where the subframe mounts attach to the shell, especially on early cars and six-cylinder manuals. Ignoring it risks major structural damage.
- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
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