2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · FG03 XCB
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25/03/2003. Recorded mileage 83,504 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1995cc
FG03 XCB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2023
- 83,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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FG03 XCB Mileage History
- 09/07/202277,521 mi
- 21/08/202383,503 mi+5,982 mi
- 23/08/202383,504 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,327 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
FG03 XCB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (FG03 XCB) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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