2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · RA52 OUH
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 04 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 130,243 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,243 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RA52 OUH Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 130,243 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RA52 OUH Mileage History
- 30/01/200631,071 mi
- 01/03/200742,215 mi+11,144 mi
- 30/05/200742,588 mi+373 mi
- 18/06/200850,242 mi+7,654 mi
- 04/07/200955,895 mi+5,653 mi
- 08/10/200956,193 mi+298 mi
- 02/10/201058,415 mi+2,222 mi
- 07/10/201160,172 mi+1,757 mi
- 12/11/201261,724 mi+1,552 mi
- 14/11/201261,724 mi
- 15/11/201261,724 mi
- 14/03/201462,948 mi+1,224 mi
- 14/02/201565,465 mi+2,517 mi
- 16/02/201667,391 mi+1,926 mi
- 15/03/201769,799 mi+2,408 mi
- 12/02/201870,741 mi+942 mi
- 15/02/201977,279 mi+6,538 mi
- 15/02/201977,279 mi
- 18/03/202084,162 mi+6,883 mi
- 08/09/202190,644 mi+6,482 mi
- 30/09/202190,645 mi+1 mi
- 17/09/202298,149 mi+7,504 mi
- 22/09/2023102,618 mi+4,469 mi
- 25/09/2023102,648 mi+30 mi
- 20/09/2024114,876 mi+12,228 mi
- 25/09/2024114,948 mi+72 mi
- 11/09/2025124,155 mi+9,207 mi
- 26/09/2025124,434 mi+279 mi
- 26/09/2025124,434 mi
- 03/09/2026130,243 mi+5,809 mi
Average of roughly 4,816 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
RA52 OUH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (RA52 OUH) between January 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Too bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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