2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · LS52 WLC
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 115,031 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Apr 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,031 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS52 WLC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2025
- 115,031 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS52 WLC 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 (LS52 WLC) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 March 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Emissions unable to be completed emits excessive white smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Headlamp are incorrectly positioned nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (a))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
LS52 WLC Mileage History
- 29/03/2023104,864 mi
- 04/04/2023104,866 mi+2 mi
- 03/04/2024111,739 mi+6,873 mi
- 05/03/2025114,937 mi+3,198 mi
- 22/03/2025115,031 mi+94 mi
Average of roughly 5,127 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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