2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · B15 CBA
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 135,942 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B15 CBA Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 135,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B15 CBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (B15 CBA) between December 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 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: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
B15 CBA Mileage History
- 29/12/200617,368 mi
- 26/01/200717,401 mi+33 mi
- 17/01/200832,459 mi+15,058 mi
- 21/01/200947,193 mi+14,734 mi
- 21/01/200947,193 mi
- 04/01/201063,750 mi+16,557 mi
- 03/11/201076,540 mi+12,790 mi
- 18/10/201180,492 mi+3,952 mi
- 18/10/201180,492 mi
- 03/11/201282,956 mi+2,464 mi
- 31/10/201386,534 mi+3,578 mi
- 04/11/201488,414 mi+1,880 mi
- 07/05/201691,040 mi+2,626 mi
- 10/05/201793,901 mi+2,861 mi
- 10/05/201793,903 mi+2 mi
- 09/05/201895,712 mi+1,809 mi
- 26/04/201996,827 mi+1,115 mi
- 01/12/202098,209 mi+1,382 mi
- 01/12/202098,209 mi
- 29/11/2021105,765 mi+7,556 mi
- 21/11/2022116,368 mi+10,603 mi
- 22/11/2022116,370 mi+2 mi
- 30/11/2023121,133 mi+4,763 mi
- 01/12/2023121,133 mi
- 28/11/2024132,534 mi+11,401 mi
- 02/12/2024132,536 mi+2 mi
- 28/11/2025135,942 mi+3,406 mi
Average of roughly 6,268 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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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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