2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · T4 HLR
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 56,805 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,805 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T4 HLR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 56,805 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T4 HLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (T4 HLR) between August 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
T4 HLR Mileage History
- 10/08/202255,849 mi
- 11/09/202356,699 mi+850 mi
- 26/10/202456,803 mi+104 mi
- 12/02/202656,805 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 272 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Rear Subframe CrackingSerious
The rear floor can tear where the subframe mounts attach to the shell, especially on early cars and six-cylinder manuals. Ignoring it risks major structural damage.
- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
Expansion tanks, radiators, thermostats, and plastic-impeller-era water pumps fail with age. One overheating event can ruin the alloy straight-six.
- VANOS Seal WearModerate
The VANOS seals harden with age, flattening low-end torque and making the engine feel lethargic or uneven through the mid-range.
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