2003 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · S3 JFM
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 19/02/2003. Recorded mileage 63,972 miles. MOT valid until 24/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2171cc
S3 JFM Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 63,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
S3 JFM Mileage History
- 24/02/200617,132 mi
- 24/02/200617,132 mi
- 18/01/200724,574 mi+7,442 mi
- 04/01/200828,655 mi+4,081 mi
- 09/01/200828,792 mi+137 mi
- 23/12/200832,639 mi+3,847 mi
- 18/12/200937,764 mi+5,125 mi
- 18/12/200937,764 mi
- 29/12/201041,692 mi+3,928 mi
- 23/12/201142,911 mi+1,219 mi
- 28/12/201245,337 mi+2,426 mi
- 27/12/201347,031 mi+1,694 mi
- 14/01/201547,729 mi+698 mi
- 15/01/201648,850 mi+1,121 mi
- 09/01/201749,578 mi+728 mi
- 29/12/201751,249 mi+1,671 mi
- 07/01/201955,405 mi+4,156 mi
- 21/12/201958,648 mi+3,243 mi
- 20/10/202059,560 mi+912 mi
- 26/10/202059,579 mi+19 mi
- 18/10/202159,798 mi+219 mi
- 20/10/202261,439 mi+1,641 mi
- 12/10/202362,526 mi+1,087 mi
- 27/09/202463,441 mi+915 mi
- 21/10/202563,972 mi+531 mi
Average of roughly 2,383 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
S3 JFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (S3 JFM) between February 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
Vehicle & Plate History
Other vehicles on this plate
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (S3JF Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as S3JFM.
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY SPORT
AUDI
A3
LAND ROVER
FREELANDER
FORD
FIESTA
JAGUAR
E-PACE RDYNAMIC BLK PHEV AWD A
AUDI
S3
AUDI
Q3
FORD
RANGER
AUDI
A3
TOYOTA
LAND CRUISER