2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · RA03 UGU
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 68,649 miles. MOT expired on 26 Feb 2014. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Feb 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,649 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.
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.
RA03 UGU Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2013
- 68,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA03 UGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (RA03 UGU) between July 2006 and February 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
RA03 UGU Mileage History
- 06/07/200622,515 mi
- 14/07/200726,627 mi+4,112 mi
- 03/07/200831,824 mi+5,197 mi
- 03/07/200831,824 mi
- 08/07/200936,445 mi+4,621 mi
- 08/07/200936,447 mi+2 mi
- 01/07/201041,557 mi+5,110 mi
- 11/07/201146,687 mi+5,130 mi
- 14/02/201249,891 mi+3,204 mi
- 27/02/201368,649 mi+18,758 mi
- 27/02/201368,649 mi
Average of roughly 6,940 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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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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