2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · N20 THA
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 158,023 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/11/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/11/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,023 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
N20 THA Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2016
- 158,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 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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N20 THA Mileage History
- 14/03/200638,975 mi
- 17/08/200641,391 mi+2,416 mi
- 23/08/200749,212 mi+7,821 mi
- 18/07/200863,564 mi+14,352 mi
- 20/07/200971,817 mi+8,253 mi
- 07/08/201084,994 mi+13,177 mi
- 09/08/201195,891 mi+10,897 mi
- 11/08/201195,891 mi
- 08/08/2012106,180 mi+10,289 mi
- 10/08/2012106,180 mi
- 03/08/2013117,502 mi+11,322 mi
- 08/08/2013117,577 mi+75 mi
- 04/10/2013119,123 mi+1,546 mi
- 04/10/2013119,123 mi
- 05/11/2014139,073 mi+19,950 mi
- 07/11/2014139,115 mi+42 mi
- 27/10/2015150,797 mi+11,682 mi
- 28/10/2015150,797 mi
- 10/11/2016158,023 mi+7,226 mi
Average of roughly 11,166 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
N20 THA 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 (N20 THA) between March 2006 and November 2016.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2016 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), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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