2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · RX03 AEM
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 153,857 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,857 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX03 AEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/05/2026
- 153,857 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX03 AEM 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 (RX03 AEM) between February 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
RX03 AEM Mileage History
- 05/02/2022145,182 mi
- 05/02/2022145,182 mi
- 05/06/2023153,774 mi+8,592 mi
- 08/06/2023153,790 mi+16 mi
- 05/05/2026153,857 mi+67 mi
Average of roughly 2,044 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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