2003 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · VA03 JKX
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 133,017 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,017 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VA03 JKX Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 133,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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VA03 JKX Mileage History
- 29/07/200628,810 mi
- 27/04/200738,845 mi+10,035 mi
- 30/04/200847,160 mi+8,315 mi
- 30/04/200955,230 mi+8,070 mi
- 01/05/200955,230 mi
- 19/04/201063,710 mi+8,480 mi
- 10/02/201165,821 mi+2,111 mi
- 30/01/201270,478 mi+4,657 mi
- 05/01/201374,290 mi+3,812 mi
- 04/01/201480,470 mi+6,180 mi
- 06/01/201480,476 mi+6 mi
- 05/03/201586,499 mi+6,023 mi
- 05/03/201586,499 mi
- 04/01/201691,396 mi+4,897 mi
- 19/12/201698,004 mi+6,608 mi
- 22/12/2017101,386 mi+3,382 mi
- 04/01/2019105,237 mi+3,851 mi
- 31/10/2019108,615 mi+3,378 mi
- 16/10/2020111,361 mi+2,746 mi
- 27/10/2020111,384 mi+23 mi
- 18/10/2021116,434 mi+5,050 mi
- 01/11/2022119,427 mi+2,993 mi
- 01/11/2022119,427 mi
- 31/10/2023123,009 mi+3,582 mi
- 28/10/2024128,132 mi+5,123 mi
- 29/08/2025132,116 mi+3,984 mi
- 24/08/2026133,017 mi+901 mi
- 24/08/2026133,017 mi
Average of roughly 5,192 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
VA03 JKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (VA03 JKX) between July 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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