2003 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · R40 LAH
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 20/10/2003. Recorded mileage 79,504 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2926cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
R40 LAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
- 79,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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R40 LAH Mileage History
- 25/07/202274,784 mi
- 19/07/202376,963 mi+2,179 mi
- 20/07/202478,346 mi+1,383 mi
- 23/07/202579,502 mi+1,156 mi
- 31/07/202579,504 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,564 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R40 LAH 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 (R40 LAH) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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