2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · SDZ 338
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 27/03/2003. Recorded mileage 85,665 miles. MOT valid until 26/04/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,665 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
SDZ 338 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 85,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SDZ 338 Mileage History
- 07/11/202382,436 mi
- 18/04/202583,737 mi+1,301 mi
- 24/04/202583,758 mi+21 mi
- 28/04/202583,767 mi+9 mi
- 24/04/202685,665 mi+1,898 mi
Average of roughly 1,312 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SDZ 338 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 (SDZ 338) between November 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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