2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RA52 FNX
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 139,605 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,605 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA52 FNX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 139,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA52 FNX 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 (RA52 FNX) between March 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
RA52 FNX Mileage History
- 14/03/2022135,018 mi
- 14/03/2022135,018 mi
- 14/03/2023138,600 mi+3,582 mi
- 15/03/2023138,605 mi+5 mi
- 22/08/2026139,605 mi+1,000 mi
Average of roughly 1,033 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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