2003 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · NJ03 XZF
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 129,649 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2019. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jan 2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,649 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ03 XZF Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2018
- 129,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ03 XZF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (NJ03 XZF) between June 2006 and January 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 January 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
NJ03 XZF Mileage History
- 20/06/200644,213 mi
- 24/05/200751,502 mi+7,289 mi
- 14/06/200858,470 mi+6,968 mi
- 14/06/200858,470 mi
- 18/06/200964,565 mi+6,095 mi
- 01/06/201068,717 mi+4,152 mi
- 02/06/201068,717 mi
- 18/07/201173,194 mi+4,477 mi
- 15/01/201384,466 mi+11,272 mi
- 16/01/201384,468 mi+2 mi
- 14/01/201494,610 mi+10,142 mi
- 14/01/201494,610 mi
- 15/01/2015103,496 mi+8,886 mi
- 15/01/2015103,496 mi
- 16/01/2016111,886 mi+8,390 mi
- 04/01/2017122,195 mi+10,309 mi
- 02/01/2018129,649 mi+7,454 mi
Average of roughly 7,405 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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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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