The road tax status for EA03 VRV is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for EA03 VRV?

The MOT for EA03 VRV is valid and due for renewal on or before 28 August 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of EA03 VRV?

The recorded mileage for EA03 VRV is 239,436 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is EA03 VRV ULEZ compliant?

No, EA03 VRV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · EA03 VRV

EA03 VRV

2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 May 2003. Recorded mileage 239,436 miles. MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 2003 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 28 Aug 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 239,436 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2003

Engine

1995cc

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EA03 VRV Key Findings

30 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
239,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
9 historical MOT failures
9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (42 mentions)

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EA03 VRV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Oct 2026, 11:19

MOT Analysis

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30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (EA03 VRV) between May 2006 and August 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 28 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (42 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 71 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.

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EA03 VRV Mileage History

23/05/200675,336 mi
06/06/200676,458 mi+1,122 mi
04/06/200788,559 mi+12,101 mi
09/05/200897,494 mi+8,935 mi
21/05/2009109,492 mi+11,998 mi
24/05/2010118,814 mi+9,322 mi
25/05/2010118,839 mi+25 mi
11/05/2011129,626 mi+10,787 mi
20/05/2011129,898 mi+272 mi
08/08/2012142,213 mi+12,315 mi
22/08/2013153,689 mi+11,476 mi
22/08/2013153,689 mi
12/08/2014164,401 mi+10,712 mi
25/08/2015168,982 mi+4,581 mi
18/08/2016173,443 mi+4,461 mi
22/08/2016173,443 mi
17/08/2017177,939 mi+4,496 mi
19/08/2017177,939 mi
29/08/2018181,748 mi+3,809 mi
30/07/2019187,503 mi+5,755 mi
31/07/2019187,510 mi+7 mi
26/08/2020192,508 mi+4,998 mi
25/08/2021193,137 mi+629 mi
25/08/2022194,378 mi+1,241 mi
30/08/2022194,389 mi+11 mi
17/08/2023206,168 mi+11,779 mi
30/08/2024220,881 mi+14,713 mi
28/08/2025229,450 mi+8,569 mi
29/08/2025229,450 mi
28/08/2026239,436 mi+9,986 mi

Average of roughly 8,098 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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