2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · FA03 BXP
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 24 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 105,640 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,640 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA03 BXP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2024
- 105,640 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FA03 BXP 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 (FA03 BXP) between August 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FA03 BXP Mileage History
- 19/08/202293,432 mi
- 28/09/202293,443 mi+11 mi
- 11/10/202399,053 mi+5,610 mi
- 09/10/2024105,640 mi+6,587 mi
- 09/10/2024105,640 mi
Average of roughly 5,702 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: Below Average
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