2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · RA03 SFV
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2003. Recorded mileage 104,204 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/01/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03/12/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,204 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
RA03 SFV Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2019
- 104,204 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 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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RA03 SFV Mileage History
- 13/06/200622,559 mi
- 15/06/200622,576 mi+17 mi
- 27/05/200832,074 mi+9,498 mi
- 08/06/200938,339 mi+6,265 mi
- 09/03/201148,203 mi+9,864 mi
- 15/06/201252,149 mi+3,946 mi
- 14/10/201355,506 mi+3,357 mi
- 17/10/201355,513 mi+7 mi
- 23/06/201560,266 mi+4,753 mi
- 07/07/201668,957 mi+8,691 mi
- 08/07/201665,965 mi-2,992 mi
- 04/07/201776,211 mi+10,246 mi
- 21/06/201885,228 mi+9,017 mi
- 29/06/201885,512 mi+284 mi
- 24/07/2019104,126 mi+18,614 mi
- 26/07/2019104,204 mi+78 mi
Average of roughly 6,224 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RA03 SFV 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 (RA03 SFV) between June 2006 and July 2019.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 26 July 2019 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: Brakes (26 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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