2003 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · N1 LUD
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 110,491 miles. MOT expired on 22 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,491 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N1 LUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2025
- 110,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N1 LUD 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 (N1 LUD) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
N1 LUD Mileage History
- 22/03/2023106,404 mi
- 23/03/2023106,405 mi+1 mi
- 19/03/2024109,044 mi+2,639 mi
- 21/03/2024109,047 mi+3 mi
- 10/03/2025110,491 mi+1,444 mi
Average of roughly 2,075 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: Below Average
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