2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · DF03 UYU
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 173,359 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2012. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,359 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 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.
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DF03 UYU Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 19/11/2012
- 173,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF03 UYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (DF03 UYU) between July 2006 and November 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2012 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
DF03 UYU Mileage History
- 17/07/200660,324 mi
- 20/07/200777,910 mi+17,586 mi
- 21/07/200898,322 mi+20,412 mi
- 20/07/2009112,540 mi+14,218 mi
- 17/09/2010127,821 mi+15,281 mi
- 22/09/2010127,866 mi+45 mi
- 18/10/2011150,928 mi+23,062 mi
- 19/11/2012173,359 mi+22,431 mi
Average of roughly 17,819 miles per year across 8 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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