2003 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · MT03 XVA
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2003. Recorded mileage 133,235 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/07/2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- 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
- 2171cc
MT03 XVA Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2020
- 133,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 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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MT03 XVA Mileage History
- 06/07/200642,978 mi
- 02/07/200753,493 mi+10,515 mi
- 21/06/200857,614 mi+4,121 mi
- 11/06/200960,558 mi+2,944 mi
- 30/06/201073,190 mi+12,632 mi
- 01/07/201073,190 mi
- 28/06/201192,212 mi+19,022 mi
- 25/06/2012104,698 mi+12,486 mi
- 27/06/2012104,698 mi
- 02/08/2013117,369 mi+12,671 mi
- 03/08/2013117,365 mi-4 mi
- 24/06/2014120,789 mi+3,424 mi
- 26/06/2014120,789 mi
- 15/07/2015126,127 mi+5,338 mi
- 15/07/2015126,127 mi
- 05/03/2018132,464 mi+6,337 mi
- 12/03/2018132,464 mi
- 13/03/2019133,094 mi+630 mi
- 04/07/2020133,235 mi+141 mi
Average of roughly 6,449 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
MT03 XVA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (MT03 XVA) between July 2006 and July 2020.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
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