2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · GA53 SBY
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 97,216 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,216 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GA53 SBY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2024
- 97,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GA53 SBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (GA53 SBY) between December 2021 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GA53 SBY Mileage History
- 07/12/202191,115 mi
- 22/05/202395,569 mi+4,454 mi
- 23/05/202395,569 mi
- 22/05/202497,216 mi+1,647 mi
Average of roughly 2,484 miles per year across 4 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: Below Average
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- Rear Subframe CrackingSerious
The rear floor can tear where the subframe mounts attach to the shell, especially on early cars and six-cylinder manuals. Ignoring it risks major structural damage.
- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
Expansion tanks, radiators, thermostats, and plastic-impeller-era water pumps fail with age. One overheating event can ruin the alloy straight-six.
- VANOS Seal WearModerate
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