2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · S4 COE
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 14 May 2003. Recorded mileage 127,200 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,200 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S4 COE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 127,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S4 COE 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 (S4 COE) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
S4 COE Mileage History
- 03/01/2024124,596 mi
- 29/01/2025126,490 mi+1,894 mi
- 31/01/2025126,492 mi+2 mi
- 29/01/2026127,191 mi+699 mi
- 10/02/2026127,200 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 1,237 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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