2003 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · MT03 HDL
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 21 May 2003. Recorded mileage 109,535 miles. MOT valid until 07 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT03 HDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 109,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT03 HDL 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 (MT03 HDL) between May 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 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: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
MT03 HDL Mileage History
- 11/05/2023104,938 mi
- 05/09/2023104,942 mi+4 mi
- 27/09/2024107,099 mi+2,157 mi
- 09/10/2025108,248 mi+1,149 mi
- 02/10/2026109,535 mi+1,287 mi
Average of roughly 1,354 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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