2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · FNZ 7020
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 93,943 miles. MOT valid until 14 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,943 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FNZ 7020 Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 93,943 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FNZ 7020 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (FNZ 7020) between October 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
FNZ 7020 Mileage History
- 16/10/200635,069 mi
- 16/10/200741,803 mi+6,734 mi
- 28/10/200848,834 mi+7,031 mi
- 04/06/201064,209 mi+15,375 mi
- 04/06/201064,209 mi
- 01/06/201166,866 mi+2,657 mi
- 01/06/201269,082 mi+2,216 mi
- 26/03/201370,812 mi+1,730 mi
- 26/03/201370,812 mi
- 19/03/201473,709 mi+2,897 mi
- 19/03/201473,723 mi+14 mi
- 18/03/201577,044 mi+3,321 mi
- 19/03/201577,046 mi+2 mi
- 11/03/201679,612 mi+2,566 mi
- 11/03/201679,612 mi
- 29/06/201782,327 mi+2,715 mi
- 09/06/201883,681 mi+1,354 mi
- 09/06/201883,681 mi
- 22/06/201985,577 mi+1,896 mi
- 22/06/201985,577 mi
- 28/04/202186,947 mi+1,370 mi
- 22/04/202288,877 mi+1,930 mi
- 06/06/202389,174 mi+297 mi
- 14/05/202590,881 mi+1,707 mi
- 16/05/202590,883 mi+2 mi
- 07/05/202693,943 mi+3,060 mi
Average of roughly 3,010 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Rear Subframe CrackingSerious
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
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- VANOS Seal WearModerate
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