2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · CK03 PPV
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2003. Recorded mileage 169,401 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/02/2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2979cc
CK03 PPV Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/02/2020
- 169,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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CK03 PPV Mileage History
- 18/04/200627,429 mi
- 11/07/200739,192 mi+11,763 mi
- 11/07/200739,196 mi+4 mi
- 07/07/200848,751 mi+9,555 mi
- 06/07/200957,598 mi+8,847 mi
- 06/07/200957,598 mi
- 03/03/201062,599 mi+5,001 mi
- 03/03/201168,648 mi+6,049 mi
- 24/01/201273,986 mi+5,338 mi
- 24/01/201273,986 mi
- 24/01/201393,396 mi+19,410 mi
- 29/01/201393,576 mi+180 mi
- 23/01/2014107,379 mi+13,803 mi
- 23/01/2014107,379 mi
- 28/01/2015115,414 mi+8,035 mi
- 29/01/2015115,418 mi+4 mi
- 25/02/2016130,725 mi+15,307 mi
- 26/02/2016130,725 mi
- 02/03/2017145,010 mi+14,285 mi
- 02/03/2017145,010 mi
- 24/04/2018161,621 mi+16,611 mi
- 24/04/2018161,629 mi+8 mi
- 21/02/2019162,395 mi+766 mi
- 29/02/2020169,401 mi+7,006 mi
Average of roughly 10,238 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
CK03 PPV 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 (CK03 PPV) between April 2006 and February 2020.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 29 February 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (23 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
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