2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RA52 OWK
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 104,759 miles. MOT expired on 02 Dec 2013. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Dec 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- 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.
RA52 OWK Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/11/2012
- 104,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 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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RA52 OWK Mileage History
- 17/06/200636,132 mi
- 23/06/200744,803 mi+8,671 mi
- 17/06/200854,318 mi+9,515 mi
- 17/06/200854,330 mi+12 mi
- 29/05/200962,158 mi+7,828 mi
- 29/05/200962,159 mi+1 mi
- 17/06/201078,580 mi+16,421 mi
- 21/06/201078,580 mi
- 03/12/201195,383 mi+16,803 mi
- 29/11/2012104,724 mi+9,341 mi
- 30/11/2012104,759 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 10,630 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
RA52 OWK 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 (RA52 OWK) between June 2006 and November 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 November 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 (4.1.E.1)”; “Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)”; “Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)”.
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