2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · RA03 UTK

The vehicle holds a roadworthy status as of the latest examination on 5 December 2025 at 88,793 miles, which passed with no defects recorded. Three consecutive annual tests from 9 December 2023 to 5 December 2025 cleared without advisories, marking a stable upkeep trend. The earlier failure dated 13 November 2023 at 82,593 miles listed no defects, then a pass followed on 9 December 2023 at 82,722 miles. Mileage data confirms light usage for a 23-year-old BMW. At the 30 November 2022 test the car showed 80,988 miles. It climbed to 82,593 by the 13 November 2023 failure, then 82,722 at the 9 December 2023 retest. Subsequent yearly increments measured 2,946 miles to 2 December 2024 (85,668) and 3,125 miles to 5 December 2025 (88,793). This equates to roughly 3,861 miles per year, pointing to infrequent travel or extended storage rather than harsh duty. The record remains sparse yet clean. No recurring mechanical faults appear in the history, but a buyer must still inspect typical wear points in person. The tester logged no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or corrosion issues across any visit. Age alone invites degraded rubber components and hidden structural rust on a 2003 chassis. Low annual mileage often masks binding calipers and stale fluids after long standing. The November 2023 failure carrying no defect entry requires verification of DVSA reason codes before purchase.