2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · YS03 MXB
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 21/05/2003. Recorded mileage 127,892 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,892 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2494cc
YS03 MXB Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2023
- 127,892 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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YS03 MXB Mileage History
- 29/03/200622,795 mi
- 22/03/200731,666 mi+8,871 mi
- 27/03/200842,641 mi+10,975 mi
- 23/02/200951,037 mi+8,396 mi
- 13/03/201056,967 mi+5,930 mi
- 15/03/201056,974 mi+7 mi
- 03/03/201156,549 mi-425 mi
- 09/03/201278,487 mi+21,938 mi
- 08/08/201384,737 mi+6,250 mi
- 05/08/201492,470 mi+7,733 mi
- 11/09/2015109,863 mi+17,393 mi
- 14/09/2015109,863 mi
- 20/08/2016111,997 mi+2,134 mi
- 03/10/2017113,562 mi+1,565 mi
- 11/10/2017113,563 mi+1 mi
- 25/09/2018114,412 mi+849 mi
- 26/09/2019120,104 mi+5,692 mi
- 11/09/2020123,993 mi+3,889 mi
- 06/10/2021126,419 mi+2,426 mi
- 11/10/2021126,438 mi+19 mi
- 11/05/2023127,892 mi+1,454 mi
Average of roughly 6,140 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YS03 MXB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (YS03 MXB) between March 2006 and May 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
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