2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · KL03 ABX
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 169,303 miles. MOT expired on 16 Dec 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Dec 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Apr 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,303 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KL03 ABX Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2015
- 169,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KL03 ABX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (KL03 ABX) between March 2006 and December 2015.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 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: “Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)”.
KL03 ABX Mileage History
- 23/03/200640,476 mi
- 23/03/200640,476 mi
- 30/03/200751,632 mi+11,156 mi
- 28/03/200864,868 mi+13,236 mi
- 26/03/200978,997 mi+14,129 mi
- 31/03/200978,997 mi
- 25/03/201092,227 mi+13,230 mi
- 25/03/201092,227 mi
- 24/03/2011114,724 mi+22,497 mi
- 24/03/2011114,724 mi
- 28/03/2012134,409 mi+19,685 mi
- 28/03/2012134,409 mi
- 25/03/2013139,997 mi+5,588 mi
- 26/03/2013139,997 mi
- 14/03/2014149,932 mi+9,935 mi
- 13/03/2015160,033 mi+10,101 mi
- 08/12/2015169,157 mi+9,124 mi
- 17/12/2015169,303 mi+146 mi
Average of roughly 13,232 miles per year across 18 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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