2003 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · F7 JAP
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 104,065 miles. MOT valid until 06 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,065 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F7 JAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2026
- 104,065 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.
F7 JAP 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 (F7 JAP) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
F7 JAP Mileage History
- 25/01/202396,612 mi
- 19/01/202498,180 mi+1,568 mi
- 29/01/202498,184 mi+4 mi
- 10/01/2025102,673 mi+4,489 mi
- 07/02/2026104,065 mi+1,392 mi
Average of roughly 2,455 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: Good
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- Rear Subframe CrackingSerious
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
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