2003 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · CU03 VMD

The vehicle presents a current roadworthiness status that is acceptable but weakly evidenced. The most recent test on 21 March 2022 at 145,491 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a failure on 10 March 2022 at 145,410 miles where the tester logged no specific defects. This pattern suggests an administrative or presentation anomaly rather than a clear mechanical fault, and the maintenance trend cannot be classed as stable, worsening, or improving from such sparse data. The four-year gap to today's date of 8 July 2026 leaves the car's present condition unverified by MOT evidence. The recorded mileage of 145,491 against a 2003 build equates to roughly 6,326 miles per year, which is typical for a 23-year-old vehicle. The narrow 81-mile spread between the March 2022 failure and pass indicates the car was barely used in that interval. No earlier history is supplied, so we cannot judge long-term accumulation or standing periods, but the clean pass with no advisories implies previous upkeep was at least sufficient to clear the test. A buyer should commission an independent inspection before purchase. The absence of advisories in the March 2022 pass does not rule out aged suspension bushes, corroded subframes, or tired brake discs common on a two-decade-old BMW. The unexplained failure eleven days prior warrants scrutiny of the test centre paperwork to confirm no suppressed defect. Given the elapsed time since the last MOT, treat the 145,491-mile odometer reading as unconfirmed for 2026. Check structural integrity underneath for rust, verify the cooling system and gearbox condition, and confirm the V5C aligns with the recorded mileage before committing funds.