2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · A7 FUR
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 81,988 miles. MOT expired on 09 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A7 FUR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2022
- 81,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A7 FUR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (A7 FUR) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
A7 FUR Mileage History
- 10/02/202281,988 mi
- 10/02/202281,988 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Subframe CrackingSerious
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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- VANOS Seal WearModerate
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