2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · DW03 KYM
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 May 2003. Recorded mileage 131,439 miles. MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DW03 KYM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2024
- 131,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DW03 KYM 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 (DW03 KYM) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DW03 KYM Mileage History
- 05/11/2021116,804 mi
- 01/11/2022120,783 mi+3,979 mi
- 02/11/2022120,786 mi+3 mi
- 02/11/2023125,313 mi+4,527 mi
- 13/11/2024131,439 mi+6,126 mi
Average of roughly 4,842 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Subframe CrackingSerious
The rear floor can tear where the subframe mounts attach to the shell, especially on early cars and six-cylinder manuals. Ignoring it risks major structural damage.
- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
Expansion tanks, radiators, thermostats, and plastic-impeller-era water pumps fail with age. One overheating event can ruin the alloy straight-six.
- VANOS Seal WearModerate
The VANOS seals harden with age, flattening low-end torque and making the engine feel lethargic or uneven through the mid-range.
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