2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · RA52 UGT
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2003. Recorded mileage 130,782 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 29/08/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,782 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1995cc
RA52 UGT Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2013
- 130,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 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 UGT Mileage History
- 16/01/200744,058 mi
- 01/05/200854,519 mi+10,461 mi
- 27/05/200966,965 mi+12,446 mi
- 04/01/201190,918 mi+23,953 mi
- 05/01/201296,320 mi+5,402 mi
- 04/01/2013124,369 mi+28,049 mi
- 29/08/2013130,782 mi+6,413 mi
- 30/08/2013130,782 mi
Average of roughly 13,101 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
RA52 UGT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (RA52 UGT) between January 2007 and August 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 August 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.
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