2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · FG03 DFP
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 128,108 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 Feb 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG03 DFP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2023
- 128,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG03 DFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (FG03 DFP) between January 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
FG03 DFP Mileage History
- 11/01/2022124,112 mi
- 18/01/2023128,108 mi+3,996 mi
Average of roughly 3,924 miles per year across 2 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: Average
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