2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RN03 YKF
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 281,083 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 281,083 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN03 YKF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2025
- 281,083 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN03 YKF 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 (RN03 YKF) between January 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RN03 YKF Mileage History
- 09/01/2023269,251 mi
- 09/01/2023269,252 mi+1 mi
- 23/12/2023273,121 mi+3,869 mi
- 21/12/2024277,284 mi+4,163 mi
- 20/12/2025281,083 mi+3,799 mi
Average of roughly 4,017 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
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- VANOS Seal WearModerate
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