2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · FJ03 WGU
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 113,700 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,700 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FJ03 WGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/08/2026
- 113,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FJ03 WGU 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 (FJ03 WGU) between May 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
FJ03 WGU Mileage History
- 24/05/2023106,554 mi
- 20/06/2024108,190 mi+1,636 mi
- 27/06/2024108,191 mi+1 mi
- 05/08/2025108,724 mi+533 mi
- 18/08/2026113,700 mi+4,976 mi
Average of roughly 2,208 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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