2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · GU03 VUK
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 157,463 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU03 VUK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 157,463 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.
GU03 VUK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (GU03 VUK) between November 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GU03 VUK Mileage History
- 02/11/2022153,034 mi
- 28/01/2026157,463 mi+4,429 mi
- 28/01/2026157,463 mi
Average of roughly 1,368 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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
The VANOS seals harden with age, flattening low-end torque and making the engine feel lethargic or uneven through the mid-range.
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