2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · DA03 MMF
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 02 May 2003. Recorded mileage 145,278 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA03 MMF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 145,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA03 MMF 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 (DA03 MMF) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (29 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 70 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
DA03 MMF Mileage History
- 15/08/2024141,700 mi
- 23/08/2024141,731 mi+31 mi
- 20/08/2025143,586 mi+1,855 mi
- 28/07/2026145,277 mi+1,691 mi
- 21/08/2026145,278 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,775 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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