2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · YP03 LPZ
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 95,006 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,006 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP03 LPZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 95,006 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP03 LPZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (YP03 LPZ) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction internal trim ha”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached shock absorber heavily corroded upper (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”.
YP03 LPZ Mileage History
- 18/09/202385,424 mi
- 25/09/202490,873 mi+5,449 mi
- 09/10/202490,921 mi+48 mi
- 25/09/202594,898 mi+3,977 mi
- 03/10/202595,006 mi+108 mi
Average of roughly 4,693 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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