Official DVLA Record

2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · SB03 NTB

SB03 NTB

2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2003. Recorded mileage 144,441 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2003 · Glasgow
MOT Status
Valid until 09/04/2018
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/02/2018)
Recorded Mileage
144,441 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/04/2018
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/02/2018
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2003
Engine
2979cc

SB03 NTB Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 02/02/2018
  • 144,441 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 8 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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SB03 NTB Mileage History

  1. 10/05/200645,363 mi
  2. 11/05/200645,363 mi
  3. 15/05/200751,746 mi+6,383 mi
  4. 18/04/200857,373 mi+5,627 mi
  5. 21/04/200857,382 mi+9 mi
  6. 19/02/200961,797 mi+4,415 mi
  7. 18/02/201074,351 mi+12,554 mi
  8. 18/02/201074,351 mi
  9. 15/02/201182,223 mi+7,872 mi
  10. 09/03/201291,898 mi+9,675 mi
  11. 07/03/201399,477 mi+7,579 mi
  12. 07/03/201399,477 mi
  13. 07/03/2014107,520 mi+8,043 mi
  14. 10/03/2014107,555 mi+35 mi
  15. 23/02/2015116,605 mi+9,050 mi
  16. 08/03/2016126,457 mi+9,852 mi
  17. 23/03/2016126,458 mi+1 mi
  18. 10/04/2017133,634 mi+7,176 mi
  19. 10/04/2017133,634 mi
  20. 02/02/2018144,441 mi+10,807 mi

Average of roughly 8,444 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

SB03 NTB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 09:12
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (SB03 NTB) between May 2006 and February 2018.

The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 02 February 2018 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Suspension (24 issues), Windscreen (11 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 47 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)”; “Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)”.

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