2003 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · MW52 FCF
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2003. Recorded mileage 146,333 miles. MOT valid until 08/04/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2171cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
MW52 FCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 146,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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MW52 FCF Mileage History
- 12/09/2022141,043 mi
- 27/10/2023142,398 mi+1,355 mi
- 02/04/2024142,400 mi+2 mi
- 07/04/2025143,885 mi+1,485 mi
- 10/04/2026146,333 mi+2,448 mi
Average of roughly 1,479 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MW52 FCF 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 (MW52 FCF) between September 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 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: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above tank (1.1.11 (c))”.
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