2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RF03 BZJ
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 181,842 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,842 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF03 BZJ Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/01/2026
- 181,842 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF03 BZJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (RF03 BZJ) between June 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
RF03 BZJ Mileage History
- 07/06/200646,951 mi
- 21/06/200760,823 mi+13,872 mi
- 02/07/200760,836 mi+13 mi
- 05/12/200873,940 mi+13,104 mi
- 24/11/200981,324 mi+7,384 mi
- 02/12/201088,399 mi+7,075 mi
- 25/11/201194,521 mi+6,122 mi
- 20/11/2012102,640 mi+8,119 mi
- 18/11/2013109,597 mi+6,957 mi
- 22/11/2013109,597 mi
- 04/12/2014116,772 mi+7,175 mi
- 05/12/2014116,772 mi
- 01/06/2016131,086 mi+14,314 mi
- 01/06/2016131,086 mi
- 01/06/2017140,212 mi+9,126 mi
- 02/06/2017140,212 mi
- 09/05/2018148,479 mi+8,267 mi
- 09/05/2018148,479 mi
- 18/05/2018148,689 mi+210 mi
- 22/05/2018148,764 mi+75 mi
- 22/05/2019155,679 mi+6,915 mi
- 25/01/2021165,472 mi+9,793 mi
- 26/01/2021165,472 mi
- 26/01/2022168,293 mi+2,821 mi
- 05/01/2023170,597 mi+2,304 mi
- 24/01/2024174,824 mi+4,227 mi
- 13/01/2025178,711 mi+3,887 mi
- 19/01/2026181,842 mi+3,131 mi
Average of roughly 6,876 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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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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