2003 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · J16 GGN
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 21 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 129,375 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J16 GGN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 129,375 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J16 GGN Mileage History
- 04/09/2023120,213 mi
- 12/09/2023120,215 mi+2 mi
- 31/08/2024124,992 mi+4,777 mi
- 12/09/2024124,996 mi+4 mi
- 23/09/2025129,375 mi+4,379 mi
Average of roughly 4,462 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J16 GGN 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 (J16 GGN) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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