2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · RP02 ART
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 108,286 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2494cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
RP02 ART Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2025
- 108,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RP02 ART Mileage History
- 04/07/2023101,780 mi
- 04/07/2023101,780 mi
- 04/07/2024105,119 mi+3,339 mi
- 05/07/2024105,121 mi+2 mi
- 03/07/2025108,286 mi+3,165 mi
Average of roughly 3,255 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RP02 ART 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 (RP02 ART) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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