2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RN03 VAY
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 155,840 miles. MOT expired on 22 Mar 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Mar 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Apr 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,840 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 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.
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.
RN03 VAY Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2017
- 155,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN03 VAY 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 (RN03 VAY) between May 2006 and March 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 March 2017 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 (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”.
RN03 VAY Mileage History
- 09/05/200652,744 mi
- 19/03/200764,885 mi+12,141 mi
- 18/03/200881,000 mi+16,115 mi
- 18/03/200881,007 mi+7 mi
- 14/03/200995,463 mi+14,456 mi
- 24/04/2010111,121 mi+15,658 mi
- 13/04/2011119,023 mi+7,902 mi
- 21/04/2012127,022 mi+7,999 mi
- 23/03/2013133,958 mi+6,936 mi
- 23/03/2013133,963 mi+5 mi
- 15/03/2014138,985 mi+5,022 mi
- 20/03/2014139,135 mi+150 mi
- 19/03/2015147,020 mi+7,885 mi
- 16/03/2016151,853 mi+4,833 mi
- 22/03/2017155,840 mi+3,987 mi
Average of roughly 9,485 miles per year across 15 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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