2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · HF03 YKL
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21 May 2003. Recorded mileage 125,836 miles. MOT expired on 29 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HF03 YKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2024
- 125,836 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.
HF03 YKL 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 (HF03 YKL) between December 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HF03 YKL Mileage History
- 10/12/2021124,458 mi
- 02/12/2022125,379 mi+921 mi
- 11/12/2023125,964 mi+585 mi
- 19/12/2024125,820 mi-144 mi
- 30/12/2024125,836 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 451 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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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
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- VANOS Seal WearModerate
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