2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · GY03 HWV
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 81,019 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/01/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,019 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1995cc
GY03 HWV Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2012
- 81,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 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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GY03 HWV Mileage History
- 20/02/200691,217 mi
- 17/03/2007101,612 mi+10,395 mi
- 17/03/2008110,652 mi+9,040 mi
- 23/07/200952,147 mi-58,505 mi
- 21/09/200951,565 mi-582 mi
- 10/12/201073,890 mi+22,325 mi
- 10/12/201073,890 mi
- 01/02/201281,019 mi+7,129 mi
Average of roughly -1,715 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
GY03 HWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (GY03 HWV) between February 2006 and February 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 February 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.
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