2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LS03 EWW
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2003. Recorded mileage 159,525 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS03 EWW Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2025
- 159,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS03 EWW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (LS03 EWW) between July 2006 and February 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 February 2025 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: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
LS03 EWW Mileage History
- 04/07/200627,636 mi
- 17/10/200738,736 mi+11,100 mi
- 16/10/200849,252 mi+10,516 mi
- 17/10/200849,252 mi
- 08/10/200956,835 mi+7,583 mi
- 26/10/201070,938 mi+14,103 mi
- 29/11/201173,891 mi+2,953 mi
- 30/11/201280,297 mi+6,406 mi
- 04/12/201383,732 mi+3,435 mi
- 10/11/201489,313 mi+5,581 mi
- 21/11/201597,065 mi+7,752 mi
- 21/11/2016105,462 mi+8,397 mi
- 05/05/2018116,557 mi+11,095 mi
- 27/04/2019121,156 mi+4,599 mi
- 29/05/2020125,470 mi+4,314 mi
- 28/05/2021137,256 mi+11,786 mi
- 24/05/2022144,537 mi+7,281 mi
- 02/06/2023153,622 mi+9,085 mi
- 21/02/2025159,525 mi+5,903 mi
Average of roughly 7,077 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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