2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · S90 BDR
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 03/01/2003. Recorded mileage 142,474 miles. MOT valid until 23/02/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,474 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2494cc
S90 BDR Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 142,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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S90 BDR Mileage History
- 15/12/200532,457 mi
- 18/12/200638,806 mi+6,349 mi
- 19/12/200638,811 mi+5 mi
- 11/12/200746,760 mi+7,949 mi
- 11/12/200855,175 mi+8,415 mi
- 22/12/200963,830 mi+8,655 mi
- 13/12/201069,583 mi+5,753 mi
- 30/11/201181,340 mi+11,757 mi
- 30/11/201181,340 mi
- 09/11/201292,209 mi+10,869 mi
- 09/11/201292,209 mi
- 11/11/2013100,054 mi+7,845 mi
- 12/11/2013100,055 mi+1 mi
- 28/11/2014113,101 mi+13,046 mi
- 16/02/2016124,324 mi+11,223 mi
- 14/02/2017127,509 mi+3,185 mi
- 15/02/2018129,742 mi+2,233 mi
- 15/02/2018129,742 mi
- 13/02/2019130,667 mi+925 mi
- 15/02/2020133,484 mi+2,817 mi
- 13/02/2021134,376 mi+892 mi
- 13/02/2021134,376 mi
- 17/02/2022137,110 mi+2,734 mi
- 08/02/2023139,074 mi+1,964 mi
- 15/02/2024139,463 mi+389 mi
- 14/02/2025140,233 mi+770 mi
- 24/02/2025140,236 mi+3 mi
- 13/02/2026142,474 mi+2,238 mi
- 13/02/2026142,474 mi
Average of roughly 5,456 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
S90 BDR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (S90 BDR) between December 2005 and February 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
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