2003 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · M80 WGN
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 143,060 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,060 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M80 WGN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2026
- 143,060 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.
M80 WGN 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 (M80 WGN) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
M80 WGN Mileage History
- 23/02/2023116,289 mi
- 20/02/2024123,784 mi+7,495 mi
- 26/02/2024123,788 mi+4 mi
- 25/02/2025128,833 mi+5,045 mi
- 31/01/2026143,060 mi+14,227 mi
Average of roughly 9,113 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Rear Subframe CrackingSerious
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
Expansion tanks, radiators, thermostats, and plastic-impeller-era water pumps fail with age. One overheating event can ruin the alloy straight-six.
- VANOS Seal WearModerate
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