2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · AC03 ACU
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 169,927 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/12/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,927 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2494cc
AC03 ACU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2023
- 169,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 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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AC03 ACU Mileage History
- 30/11/2021152,016 mi
- 30/11/2022160,692 mi+8,676 mi
- 05/12/2022160,692 mi
- 29/11/2023169,927 mi+9,235 mi
Average of roughly 8,974 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
AC03 ACU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (AC03 ACU) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). 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 Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light emits white light (4.5.4 (a))”.
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