2003 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · RY52 XDX
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 144,819 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,819 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY52 XDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 144,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY52 XDX 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 (RY52 XDX) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 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 (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
RY52 XDX Mileage History
- 11/10/2023143,295 mi
- 11/10/2023143,297 mi+2 mi
- 05/11/2024143,296 mi-1 mi
- 06/11/2024143,931 mi+635 mi
- 23/10/2025144,819 mi+888 mi
Average of roughly 749 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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