2003 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · ST52 FSG
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 85,203 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST52 FSG Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 85,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST52 FSG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (ST52 FSG) between March 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
ST52 FSG Mileage History
- 27/03/200630,018 mi
- 04/04/200736,910 mi+6,892 mi
- 29/03/200839,293 mi+2,383 mi
- 31/03/200839,293 mi
- 04/03/200940,512 mi+1,219 mi
- 13/10/200944,172 mi+3,660 mi
- 14/10/200944,172 mi
- 18/10/201048,663 mi+4,491 mi
- 17/10/201150,940 mi+2,277 mi
- 29/10/201253,321 mi+2,381 mi
- 29/10/201253,321 mi
- 06/11/201355,138 mi+1,817 mi
- 10/10/201455,905 mi+767 mi
- 09/11/201556,336 mi+431 mi
- 11/11/201658,196 mi+1,860 mi
- 09/11/201761,910 mi+3,714 mi
- 23/11/201867,758 mi+5,848 mi
- 02/03/202078,333 mi+10,575 mi
- 22/06/202278,586 mi+253 mi
- 05/10/202380,097 mi+1,511 mi
- 06/10/202380,119 mi+22 mi
- 15/11/202482,643 mi+2,524 mi
- 16/10/202585,202 mi+2,559 mi
- 16/10/202585,203 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,822 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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