2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · HY03 XCC
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 92,690 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/04/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27/06/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,690 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- 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
- 2494cc
HY03 XCC Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/04/2013
- 92,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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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HY03 XCC Mileage History
- 07/03/200633,266 mi
- 08/03/200741,313 mi+8,047 mi
- 13/03/200851,940 mi+10,627 mi
- 26/02/200961,173 mi+9,233 mi
- 09/03/201070,255 mi+9,082 mi
- 15/03/201070,362 mi+107 mi
- 14/03/201177,475 mi+7,113 mi
- 07/04/201285,295 mi+7,820 mi
- 21/02/201392,292 mi+6,997 mi
- 06/04/201392,690 mi+398 mi
Average of roughly 8,390 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
HY03 XCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (HY03 XCC) between March 2006 and April 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 April 2013 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
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