2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LN03 FBU
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 09/04/2003. Recorded mileage 167,712 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,712 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2494cc
LN03 FBU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2024
- 167,712 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LN03 FBU Mileage History
- 17/06/2022147,827 mi
- 22/06/2022147,839 mi+12 mi
- 23/06/2023154,032 mi+6,193 mi
- 07/08/2024167,712 mi+13,680 mi
Average of roughly 9,287 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LN03 FBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (LN03 FBU) between June 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white light (4.5.4 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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