2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · VE53 CZH
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 22 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 192,242 miles. MOT expired on 02 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,242 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE53 CZH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/11/2022
- 192,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE53 CZH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (VE53 CZH) between December 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 November 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
VE53 CZH Mileage History
- 01/12/2021190,584 mi
- 29/11/2022192,242 mi+1,658 mi
Average of roughly 1,669 miles per year across 2 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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- 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.
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