2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RC02 BOS
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 142,400 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 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 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,400 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RC02 BOS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 142,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RC02 BOS 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 (RC02 BOS) between November 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
RC02 BOS Mileage History
- 09/11/2022126,560 mi
- 11/01/2024134,071 mi+7,511 mi
- 21/01/2025138,408 mi+4,337 mi
- 20/01/2026142,383 mi+3,975 mi
- 21/01/2026142,400 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 4,949 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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