2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · EA03 YMS
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2003. Recorded mileage 119,057 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/11/2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,057 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
EA03 YMS Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2015
- 119,057 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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EA03 YMS Mileage History
- 31/05/200873,400 mi
- 29/05/200977,466 mi+4,066 mi
- 01/06/201084,052 mi+6,586 mi
- 01/06/201084,052 mi
- 31/05/201191,293 mi+7,241 mi
- 31/05/201296,764 mi+5,471 mi
- 30/05/2013100,656 mi+3,892 mi
- 27/01/2014102,402 mi+1,746 mi
- 14/01/2015113,687 mi+11,285 mi
- 14/01/2015113,687 mi
- 20/11/2015119,057 mi+5,370 mi
Average of roughly 6,111 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
EA03 YMS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (EA03 YMS) between May 2008 and November 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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