2003 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · NB03 BBJ
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 119,255 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 29/01/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,255 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
NB03 BBJ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2019
- 119,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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NB03 BBJ Mileage History
- 22/03/200616,533 mi
- 21/03/200723,254 mi+6,721 mi
- 18/03/200829,515 mi+6,261 mi
- 16/04/200830,024 mi+509 mi
- 17/04/200938,202 mi+8,178 mi
- 25/09/200941,823 mi+3,621 mi
- 19/01/201043,501 mi+1,678 mi
- 20/01/201043,503 mi+2 mi
- 11/01/201151,905 mi+8,402 mi
- 11/01/201151,905 mi
- 25/11/201155,823 mi+3,918 mi
- 15/11/201263,738 mi+7,915 mi
- 08/11/201370,049 mi+6,311 mi
- 08/11/201370,049 mi
- 07/11/201476,863 mi+6,814 mi
- 07/11/201476,863 mi
- 30/10/201583,468 mi+6,605 mi
- 07/12/201691,955 mi+8,487 mi
- 19/01/201791,987 mi+32 mi
- 22/01/2018107,834 mi+15,847 mi
- 30/01/2018107,835 mi+1 mi
- 12/01/2019119,255 mi+11,420 mi
Average of roughly 8,019 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
NB03 BBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (NB03 BBJ) between March 2006 and January 2019.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2019 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 (20 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)”.
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