2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · RY03 XZE
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2003. Recorded mileage 126,581 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/06/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14/09/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2494cc
RY03 XZE Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2012
- 126,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 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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RY03 XZE Mileage History
- 20/06/200634,679 mi
- 09/06/200742,463 mi+7,784 mi
- 27/06/200851,429 mi+8,966 mi
- 15/06/200960,012 mi+8,583 mi
- 16/06/200960,012 mi
- 28/07/200960,019 mi+7 mi
- 26/07/201085,300 mi+25,281 mi
- 09/06/2011102,100 mi+16,800 mi
- 09/06/2011102,100 mi
- 07/06/2012126,581 mi+24,481 mi
Average of roughly 15,406 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
RY03 XZE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (RY03 XZE) between June 2006 and June 2012.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 June 2012 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 (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
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