2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · BM52 BOO
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 15/01/2003. Recorded mileage 156,604 miles. MOT valid until 30/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,604 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2494cc
BM52 BOO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 156,604 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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BM52 BOO Mileage History
- 05/05/2023139,984 mi
- 30/04/2024144,133 mi+4,149 mi
- 29/04/2025150,832 mi+6,699 mi
- 01/07/2026156,604 mi+5,772 mi
- 02/07/2026156,604 mi
Average of roughly 5,260 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BM52 BOO 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 (BM52 BOO) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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