2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · 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
- 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: 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.
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SL52 CXE Mileage History
- 20/02/200648,230 mi
- 20/02/200648,230 mi
- 19/02/200756,591 mi+8,361 mi
- 13/03/200863,059 mi+6,468 mi
- 11/03/200974,321 mi+11,262 mi
- 25/08/200977,839 mi+3,518 mi
- 28/07/201086,082 mi+8,243 mi
- 27/07/2011102,830 mi+16,748 mi
- 28/07/2011102,830 mi
- 01/08/2012123,984 mi+21,154 mi
- 02/08/2013146,584 mi+22,600 mi
- 08/08/2013146,876 mi+292 mi
Average of roughly 13,217 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
SL52 CXE 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 (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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