2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · RK03 HNT
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 166,265 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RK03 HNT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/06/2026
- 166,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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RK03 HNT Mileage History
- 14/12/2022154,903 mi
- 18/12/2023156,063 mi+1,160 mi
- 04/01/2025161,124 mi+5,061 mi
- 04/01/2025161,124 mi
- 13/06/2026166,265 mi+5,141 mi
Average of roughly 3,250 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RK03 HNT 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 (RK03 HNT) between December 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (Wrong location) (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (White light showing) (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))”.
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