2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · MX03 EFS
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 114,659 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2494cc
MX03 EFS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2025
- 114,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MX03 EFS Mileage History
- 04/09/2023101,347 mi
- 21/08/2024108,913 mi+7,566 mi
- 03/09/2024108,940 mi+27 mi
- 30/08/2025114,657 mi+5,717 mi
- 30/08/2025114,659 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,697 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MX03 EFS 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 (MX03 EFS) between September 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 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: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML light is on (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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