2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · ND03 RXT
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 122,984 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,984 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ND03 RXT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2022
- 122,984 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
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ND03 RXT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (ND03 RXT) between June 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 2022 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
ND03 RXT Mileage History
- 09/06/2022122,975 mi
- 10/06/2022122,984 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 3,849 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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