2003 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · YM03 SVX
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 72,565 miles. MOT expired on 02 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YM03 SVX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2025
- 72,565 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.
YM03 SVX 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 (YM03 SVX) between April 2022 and May 2025.
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.
YM03 SVX Mileage History
- 27/04/202267,049 mi
- 02/05/202368,721 mi+1,672 mi
- 01/05/202470,843 mi+2,122 mi
- 03/05/202572,565 mi+1,722 mi
Average of roughly 1,828 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
- VANOS Seal WearModerate
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