2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · GP03 HLA
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 159,385 miles. MOT expired on 24 May 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP03 HLA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/06/2026
- 159,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP03 HLA 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 (GP03 HLA) between May 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner an”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner a”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
GP03 HLA Mileage History
- 20/05/2022140,038 mi
- 23/05/2023145,370 mi+5,332 mi
- 29/04/2024150,007 mi+4,637 mi
- 08/05/2025154,630 mi+4,623 mi
- 01/06/2026159,385 mi+4,755 mi
Average of roughly 4,797 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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