2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · A7 MDY
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 20/10/2003. Recorded mileage 119,836 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/11/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2979cc
A7 MDY Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2021
- 119,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 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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A7 MDY Mileage History
- 11/01/200642,015 mi
- 16/03/200624,936 mi-17,079 mi
- 13/03/200731,823 mi+6,887 mi
- 27/04/200843,376 mi+11,553 mi
- 20/01/200956,305 mi+12,929 mi
- 21/04/201054,484 mi-1,821 mi
- 21/04/201054,484 mi
- 20/12/201161,818 mi+7,334 mi
- 20/12/201161,818 mi
- 24/11/201265,029 mi+3,211 mi
- 24/11/201265,029 mi
- 16/12/201367,042 mi+2,013 mi
- 27/11/201478,384 mi+11,342 mi
- 06/11/201587,809 mi+9,425 mi
- 06/11/201587,809 mi
- 04/11/201694,888 mi+7,079 mi
- 06/11/201798,549 mi+3,661 mi
- 05/11/2018104,728 mi+6,179 mi
- 04/11/2019112,805 mi+8,077 mi
- 05/11/2019112,816 mi+11 mi
- 04/11/2020113,931 mi+1,115 mi
- 06/11/2020113,942 mi+11 mi
- 08/11/2021119,785 mi+5,843 mi
- 11/11/2021119,836 mi+51 mi
Average of roughly 4,915 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
A7 MDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (A7 MDY) between January 2006 and November 2021.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s comes on sometimes but dull then ok (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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