2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · DCH 5
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 98,244 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,244 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DCH 5 Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 98,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DCH 5 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (DCH 5) between March 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
DCH 5 Mileage History
- 30/03/200612,728 mi
- 20/03/200717,382 mi+4,654 mi
- 14/03/200821,821 mi+4,439 mi
- 27/03/200926,257 mi+4,436 mi
- 07/04/201030,035 mi+3,778 mi
- 31/03/201134,788 mi+4,753 mi
- 01/04/201134,791 mi+3 mi
- 05/04/201239,955 mi+5,164 mi
- 05/04/201239,956 mi+1 mi
- 11/04/201349,645 mi+9,689 mi
- 11/04/201349,645 mi
- 11/04/201460,232 mi+10,587 mi
- 14/04/201460,232 mi
- 17/04/201569,918 mi+9,686 mi
- 18/04/201672,649 mi+2,731 mi
- 19/04/201779,289 mi+6,640 mi
- 16/04/201887,278 mi+7,989 mi
- 15/04/201992,273 mi+4,995 mi
- 30/09/202094,100 mi+1,827 mi
- 14/10/202194,984 mi+884 mi
- 27/10/202295,578 mi+594 mi
- 16/10/202396,349 mi+771 mi
- 17/10/202497,587 mi+1,238 mi
- 29/10/202598,244 mi+657 mi
- 29/10/202598,244 mi
Average of roughly 4,367 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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