2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · FH52 HZM
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 131,137 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,137 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH52 HZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 131,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH52 HZM 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 (FH52 HZM) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
FH52 HZM Mileage History
- 10/06/2024128,292 mi
- 10/06/2024128,292 mi
- 02/06/2025129,856 mi+1,564 mi
- 02/06/2025129,857 mi+1 mi
- 08/06/2026131,137 mi+1,280 mi
Average of roughly 1,427 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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