2003 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · DNZ 4686
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 27/03/2003. Recorded mileage 135,148 miles. MOT valid until 13/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,148 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2171cc
DNZ 4686 Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2026
- 135,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 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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DNZ 4686 Mileage History
- 13/04/200640,302 mi
- 03/05/200754,187 mi+13,885 mi
- 06/05/200864,332 mi+10,145 mi
- 03/07/200976,730 mi+12,398 mi
- 02/07/201086,904 mi+10,174 mi
- 27/06/201194,437 mi+7,533 mi
- 06/07/2012101,048 mi+6,611 mi
- 06/07/2012101,048 mi
- 07/12/2013108,544 mi+7,496 mi
- 10/12/2013108,550 mi+6 mi
- 06/12/2014113,602 mi+5,052 mi
- 06/12/2014113,602 mi
- 05/12/2015115,642 mi+2,040 mi
- 05/12/2015115,642 mi
- 19/12/2016118,226 mi+2,584 mi
- 16/12/2017120,583 mi+2,357 mi
- 16/12/2017120,583 mi
- 11/12/2018121,803 mi+1,220 mi
- 11/12/2018121,803 mi
- 13/12/2019122,913 mi+1,110 mi
- 02/01/2021126,570 mi+3,657 mi
- 08/01/2022127,002 mi+432 mi
- 10/03/2023128,769 mi+1,767 mi
- 11/03/2023128,769 mi
- 12/03/2024130,975 mi+2,206 mi
- 04/03/2025133,782 mi+2,807 mi
- 14/03/2026135,148 mi+1,366 mi
Average of roughly 4,762 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
DNZ 4686 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (DNZ 4686) between April 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
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