2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SJ03 PFC
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 198,928 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,928 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ03 PFC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/11/2022
- 198,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ03 PFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (SJ03 PFC) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SJ03 PFC Mileage History
- 09/11/2021188,269 mi
- 10/11/2021188,269 mi
- 11/11/2022198,928 mi+10,659 mi
Average of roughly 10,612 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Rear Subframe CrackingSerious
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
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- VANOS Seal WearModerate
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