2003 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · AX03 OWP
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 183,459 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027. Currently declared SORN. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,459 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AX03 OWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 183,459 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX03 OWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (AX03 OWP) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
AX03 OWP Mileage History
- 17/08/2023174,368 mi
- 09/08/2024178,018 mi+3,650 mi
- 01/08/2025180,930 mi+2,912 mi
- 19/08/2026183,458 mi+2,528 mi
- 19/08/2026183,459 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,024 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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