2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · EJ03 XEE
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 248,054 miles. MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 248,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ03 XEE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/03/2024
- 248,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ03 XEE 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 (EJ03 XEE) between December 2021 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
EJ03 XEE Mileage History
- 18/12/2021235,169 mi
- 18/12/2021235,169 mi
- 04/11/2022242,546 mi+7,377 mi
- 17/11/2022242,718 mi+172 mi
- 19/03/2024248,054 mi+5,336 mi
Average of roughly 5,725 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
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