2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LO03 DHK
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 70,179 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,179 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO03 DHK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 70,179 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.
LO03 DHK 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 (LO03 DHK) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LO03 DHK Mileage History
- 04/04/202346,816 mi
- 28/03/202456,633 mi+9,817 mi
- 06/03/202564,990 mi+8,357 mi
- 04/03/202670,179 mi+5,189 mi
- 04/03/202670,179 mi
Average of roughly 8,014 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: Good
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- Rear Subframe CrackingSerious
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
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- VANOS Seal WearModerate
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