2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · 1 MFS
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 23,012 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
1 MFS Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 23,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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1 MFS Mileage History
- 30/01/20079,345 mi
- 29/01/200810,397 mi+1,052 mi
- 21/01/200911,246 mi+849 mi
- 22/01/201012,088 mi+842 mi
- 20/01/201115,593 mi+3,505 mi
- 12/01/201216,940 mi+1,347 mi
- 13/01/201216,940 mi
- 15/01/201319,760 mi+2,820 mi
- 15/01/201317,836 mi-1,924 mi
- 13/01/201417,918 mi+82 mi
- 14/01/201417,918 mi
- 13/01/201518,051 mi+133 mi
- 14/01/201518,051 mi
- 15/01/201618,999 mi+948 mi
- 25/01/201719,553 mi+554 mi
- 16/01/201819,704 mi+151 mi
- 16/01/201819,704 mi
- 18/01/201919,746 mi+42 mi
- 21/01/202019,889 mi+143 mi
- 22/01/202019,890 mi+1 mi
- 14/01/202119,893 mi+3 mi
- 20/01/202220,029 mi+136 mi
- 10/02/202320,503 mi+474 mi
- 23/01/202420,954 mi+451 mi
- 29/01/202420,954 mi
- 21/01/202521,952 mi+998 mi
- 21/01/202623,012 mi+1,060 mi
- 22/01/202623,012 mi
Average of roughly 720 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
1 MFS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (1 MFS) between January 2007 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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