2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · YP03 FYX
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 113,945 miles. MOT valid until 08 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,945 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP03 FYX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 113,945 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YP03 FYX Mileage History
- 08/05/200632,626 mi
- 07/06/200740,659 mi+8,033 mi
- 11/06/200740,659 mi
- 09/06/200852,939 mi+12,280 mi
- 23/06/200963,042 mi+10,103 mi
- 29/04/201068,895 mi+5,853 mi
- 08/04/201180,311 mi+11,416 mi
- 04/04/201285,569 mi+5,258 mi
- 04/04/201285,569 mi
- 23/05/201390,038 mi+4,469 mi
- 15/05/201491,200 mi+1,162 mi
- 27/04/201593,552 mi+2,352 mi
- 04/04/201695,751 mi+2,199 mi
- 25/03/201798,593 mi+2,842 mi
- 03/04/201899,718 mi+1,125 mi
- 29/03/2019100,924 mi+1,206 mi
- 08/10/2020103,958 mi+3,034 mi
- 18/10/2021106,389 mi+2,431 mi
- 13/10/2022108,462 mi+2,073 mi
- 10/08/2023110,803 mi+2,341 mi
- 15/05/2024110,914 mi+111 mi
- 09/11/2024110,947 mi+33 mi
- 29/10/2025113,941 mi+2,994 mi
- 30/10/2025113,945 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,174 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
YP03 FYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (YP03 FYX) between May 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”; “Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”.
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