2003 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · BT03 CZV
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 03 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 157,587 miles. MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,587 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT03 CZV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2024
- 157,587 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.
BT03 CZV 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 (BT03 CZV) between March 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BT03 CZV Mileage History
- 02/03/2022144,471 mi
- 23/08/2023155,182 mi+10,711 mi
- 30/10/2024157,584 mi+2,402 mi
- 18/11/2024157,587 mi+3 mi
- 22/11/2024157,587 mi
Average of roughly 4,809 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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