2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · BP03 SHZ
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 18 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 131,928 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,928 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BP03 SHZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
- 131,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BP03 SHZ Mileage History
- 09/03/2023129,717 mi
- 10/03/2023129,717 mi
- 28/03/2024131,365 mi+1,648 mi
- 17/07/2025131,925 mi+560 mi
- 25/07/2025131,928 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 929 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BP03 SHZ 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 (BP03 SHZ) between March 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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