2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · SM03 XCP
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2003. Recorded mileage 125,643 miles. MOT valid until 22/07/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2979cc
SM03 XCP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 125,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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SM03 XCP Mileage History
- 03/05/2024118,047 mi
- 09/05/2024118,049 mi+2 mi
- 07/05/2025122,181 mi+4,132 mi
- 01/05/2026125,100 mi+2,919 mi
- 24/07/2026125,643 mi+543 mi
Average of roughly 3,416 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM03 XCP 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 (SM03 XCP) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (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: “Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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