2003 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · SL03 UDH
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 97,849 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/01/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,849 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2171cc
SL03 UDH Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2014
- 97,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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SL03 UDH Mileage History
- 15/03/200630,565 mi
- 07/03/200739,719 mi+9,154 mi
- 28/12/200748,601 mi+8,882 mi
- 08/01/200961,185 mi+12,584 mi
- 04/02/201066,415 mi+5,230 mi
- 09/06/201066,467 mi+52 mi
- 16/05/201176,097 mi+9,630 mi
- 16/05/201176,097 mi
- 05/12/201180,810 mi+4,713 mi
- 13/02/201390,716 mi+9,906 mi
- 19/02/201390,829 mi+113 mi
- 02/01/201497,849 mi+7,020 mi
Average of roughly 8,622 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
SL03 UDH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (SL03 UDH) between March 2006 and January 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 January 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”.
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