2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · HS03 OGC
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 139,936 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HS03 OGC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 139,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HS03 OGC 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 (HS03 OGC) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
HS03 OGC Mileage History
- 12/08/2024133,036 mi
- 27/08/2025138,605 mi+5,569 mi
- 28/08/2025138,621 mi+16 mi
- 19/08/2026139,932 mi+1,311 mi
- 20/08/2026139,936 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,415 miles per year across 5 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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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
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