2003 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · WR03 ATK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed the most recent MOT on 7 May 2026 at 163,043 miles, with only advisory comments on slight rear‑inner tyre edge damage. The pattern of results shows a shift from repeated failures between 2015 and 2024 to successive passes from early 2021 onward, indicating a stabilising maintenance regime, though recurring wear on tyres, brake pipe corrosion and suspension bush wear remain. Mileage has risen from 117,769 miles in June 2015 to 163,043 miles in May 2026, averaging roughly 7,000 miles per year – a typical usage rate for a 23‑year‑old saloon. The record contains no large mileage gaps; increments of 5‑8 k miles per year are consistent, suggesting steady, not sporadic, utilisation. No abrupt spikes hint at periods of intensive short‑term use, and the mileage progression aligns with the documented service intervals. A prospective buyer should give close attention to the rear tyre condition, confirming that the inner sidewalls are free of cracking and that tread depth exceeds legal limits. Inspection of the rear brake pipe for corrosion and greasing is essential, as the same defect appears in multiple tests (2024‑04‑18, 2024‑02‑29, 2022‑02‑07). Front suspension arm pins and bushes flagged in 2025‑05‑28 and earlier should be examined for excessive play, and the track‑rod end joints noted for slight play in 2023‑02‑18 merit verification. Brake discs and pads, while within limits at the latest test, have a history of wear and should be measured for thickness. Finally, verify that the power‑steering hose and steering rack gaiters are intact, given past corrosion and missing gaiter observations, and confirm headlamp aim is correct after earlier aim failures.