2003 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · MW53 VYH
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 72,897 miles. MOT valid until 04 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW53 VYH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 72,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW53 VYH 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 (MW53 VYH) between February 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
MW53 VYH Mileage History
- 03/02/202264,031 mi
- 27/01/202366,316 mi+2,285 mi
- 02/02/202468,683 mi+2,367 mi
- 16/01/202570,788 mi+2,105 mi
- 19/01/202672,897 mi+2,109 mi
Average of roughly 2,239 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Rear Subframe CrackingSerious
The rear floor can tear where the subframe mounts attach to the shell, especially on early cars and six-cylinder manuals. Ignoring it risks major structural damage.
- 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
The VANOS seals harden with age, flattening low-end torque and making the engine feel lethargic or uneven through the mid-range.
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