2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · EN03 UMV
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 180,644 miles. MOT expired on 21 Dec 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Dec 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,644 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.
EN03 UMV Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2015
- 180,644 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect 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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EN03 UMV Mileage History
- 14/06/200695,043 mi
- 13/12/200699,653 mi+4,610 mi
- 03/12/2007115,277 mi+15,624 mi
- 13/11/2008127,410 mi+12,133 mi
- 02/10/2009141,579 mi+14,169 mi
- 09/10/2009141,743 mi+164 mi
- 14/04/2012155,631 mi+13,888 mi
- 17/04/2012155,796 mi+165 mi
- 13/12/2013169,720 mi+13,924 mi
- 20/12/2013169,720 mi
- 19/12/2014174,981 mi+5,261 mi
- 22/12/2015180,644 mi+5,663 mi
Average of roughly 8,990 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
EN03 UMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (EN03 UMV) between June 2006 and December 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)”.
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