2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SE03 FGM
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 144,745 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jun 2014. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jun 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,745 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.
SE03 FGM Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2013
- 144,745 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.
SE03 FGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (SE03 FGM) between August 2006 and June 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 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 (16 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
SE03 FGM Mileage History
- 04/08/200687,373 mi
- 07/08/200798,480 mi+11,107 mi
- 05/09/2008111,139 mi+12,659 mi
- 05/12/2009126,245 mi+15,106 mi
- 07/12/2009126,265 mi+20 mi
- 05/01/2011135,146 mi+8,881 mi
- 05/01/2011135,146 mi
- 18/04/2012145,847 mi+10,701 mi
- 05/06/2013147,135 mi+1,288 mi
- 15/06/2013144,745 mi-2,390 mi
Average of roughly 8,359 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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