2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · MT03 UBR
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2003. Recorded mileage 118,086 miles. MOT expired on 06 Apr 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Apr 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Mar 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,086 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.
MT03 UBR Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2015
- 118,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT03 UBR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (MT03 UBR) between May 2006 and April 2015.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
MT03 UBR Mileage History
- 19/05/200659,104 mi
- 08/09/200664,322 mi+5,218 mi
- 10/09/200779,391 mi+15,069 mi
- 10/09/200779,391 mi
- 30/05/200887,617 mi+8,226 mi
- 28/07/200887,265 mi-352 mi
- 28/07/200887,271 mi+6 mi
- 10/07/200995,689 mi+8,418 mi
- 31/08/2010100,525 mi+4,836 mi
- 27/08/2011103,728 mi+3,203 mi
- 22/08/2012106,402 mi+2,674 mi
- 22/08/2012106,412 mi+10 mi
- 14/08/2013108,514 mi+2,102 mi
- 14/08/2013108,514 mi
- 23/08/2014115,511 mi+6,997 mi
- 07/04/2015118,086 mi+2,575 mi
Average of roughly 6,638 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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