2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RX03 XBN
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 152,193 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX03 XBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 152,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX03 XBN 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 XBN) between September 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
RX03 XBN Mileage History
- 16/09/2022136,661 mi
- 19/09/2023140,051 mi+3,390 mi
- 23/09/2024142,698 mi+2,647 mi
- 15/09/2025146,991 mi+4,293 mi
- 22/08/2026152,193 mi+5,202 mi
Average of roughly 3,950 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Rear Subframe CrackingSerious
The rear floor can tear where the subframe mounts attach to the shell, especially on early cars and six-cylinder manuals. Ignoring it risks major structural damage.
- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
Expansion tanks, radiators, thermostats, and plastic-impeller-era water pumps fail with age. One overheating event can ruin the alloy straight-six.
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