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
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 144,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (26 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.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (RY52 XDX) between January 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (26 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RY52 XDX Mileage History
- 17/01/200621,948 mi
- 17/01/200621,948 mi
- 15/01/200730,156 mi+8,208 mi
- 14/12/200736,516 mi+6,360 mi
- 05/03/200956,470 mi+19,954 mi
- 14/05/201084,698 mi+28,228 mi
- 14/05/201084,699 mi+1 mi
- 02/06/201195,952 mi+11,253 mi
- 28/06/20120 mi-95,952 mi
- 28/06/20120 mi
- 28/06/2013111,929 mi+111,929 mi
- 04/07/2013111,929 mi
- 01/09/2014115,682 mi+3,753 mi
- 01/09/2014115,682 mi
- 21/08/2015121,109 mi+5,427 mi
- 27/08/2016126,189 mi+5,080 mi
- 27/08/2016126,189 mi
- 24/08/2017128,867 mi+2,678 mi
- 14/08/2018130,997 mi+2,130 mi
- 19/08/2019133,579 mi+2,582 mi
- 24/08/2020136,192 mi+2,613 mi
- 24/08/2020136,193 mi+1 mi
- 31/08/2021138,263 mi+2,070 mi
- 31/08/2021138,265 mi+2 mi
- 16/09/2022141,296 mi+3,031 mi
- 11/10/2023143,295 mi+1,999 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 6,217 miles per year across 30 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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