Official DVLA Record

2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SL52 CXE

SL52 CXE

2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/02/2003. Recorded mileage 146,876 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2003 · Edinburgh
MOT Status
Valid until 24/08/2014
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/08/2014)
Recorded Mileage
146,876 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/08/2014
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/08/2014
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2003
Engine
1995cc

SL52 CXE Key Findings

  • 12 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2013
  • 146,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (13 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

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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SL52 CXE Mileage History

  1. 20/02/200648,230 mi
  2. 20/02/200648,230 mi
  3. 19/02/200756,591 mi+8,361 mi
  4. 13/03/200863,059 mi+6,468 mi
  5. 11/03/200974,321 mi+11,262 mi
  6. 25/08/200977,839 mi+3,518 mi
  7. 28/07/201086,082 mi+8,243 mi
  8. 27/07/2011102,830 mi+16,748 mi
  9. 28/07/2011102,830 mi
  10. 01/08/2012123,984 mi+21,154 mi
  11. 02/08/2013146,584 mi+22,600 mi
  12. 08/08/2013146,876 mi+292 mi

Average of roughly 13,217 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

SL52 CXE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 17:28
MOT Analysis

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 (SL52 CXE) between February 2006 and August 2013.

The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 08 August 2013 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 (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.

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