2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · SO03 NSY
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 157,027 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO03 NSY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2025
- 157,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO03 NSY 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 (SO03 NSY) between October 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SO03 NSY Mileage History
- 18/10/2022142,629 mi
- 18/10/2022142,629 mi
- 16/05/2024154,384 mi+11,755 mi
- 15/05/2025157,027 mi+2,643 mi
- 16/05/2025157,027 mi
Average of roughly 5,588 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
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