2003 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · RL52 PFU
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2003. Recorded mileage 132,865 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 03/02/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19/03/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,865 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- 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
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2926cc
RL52 PFU Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2019
- 132,865 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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RL52 PFU Mileage History
- 28/01/200628,500 mi
- 02/02/200740,379 mi+11,879 mi
- 18/01/200850,085 mi+9,706 mi
- 30/01/200958,492 mi+8,407 mi
- 30/01/201066,395 mi+7,903 mi
- 28/01/201173,429 mi+7,034 mi
- 01/02/201279,498 mi+6,069 mi
- 09/01/201383,455 mi+3,957 mi
- 09/01/201493,036 mi+9,581 mi
- 09/01/201493,036 mi
- 24/01/201598,003 mi+4,967 mi
- 28/01/2016103,486 mi+5,483 mi
- 04/02/2017111,794 mi+8,308 mi
- 27/01/2018121,660 mi+9,866 mi
- 22/01/2019132,865 mi+11,205 mi
Average of roughly 8,038 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
RL52 PFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (RL52 PFU) between January 2006 and January 2019.
The record contains 14 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 January 2019 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 (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
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