2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · B3 VGM
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 128,833 miles. MOT expired on 07 Feb 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Feb 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,833 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
B3 VGM Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2021
- 128,833 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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B3 VGM Mileage History
- 23/06/200636,470 mi
- 17/11/200638,463 mi+1,993 mi
- 10/08/200744,380 mi+5,917 mi
- 05/01/200952,789 mi+8,409 mi
- 06/01/200952,808 mi+19 mi
- 15/01/201060,307 mi+7,499 mi
- 03/03/201165,799 mi+5,492 mi
- 23/02/201272,435 mi+6,636 mi
- 28/02/201378,138 mi+5,703 mi
- 01/03/201378,138 mi
- 28/10/201382,097 mi+3,959 mi
- 22/10/201490,921 mi+8,824 mi
- 19/11/201491,000 mi+79 mi
- 09/10/201599,005 mi+8,005 mi
- 09/10/201599,009 mi+4 mi
- 11/10/2016112,159 mi+13,150 mi
- 12/10/2017112,638 mi+479 mi
- 05/04/2019113,799 mi+1,161 mi
- 05/04/2019113,799 mi
- 01/02/2021128,817 mi+15,018 mi
- 08/02/2021128,833 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 6,312 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
B3 VGM 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 (B3 VGM) between June 2006 and February 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 February 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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