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2003 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · VK03 YUT

VK03 YUT

2003 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2003. Recorded mileage 112,688 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2003 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 06/12/2009
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/01/2009)
Recorded Mileage
112,688 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/12/2009
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/01/2009
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2003
Engine
2171cc

VK03 YUT Key Findings

  • 6 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2008
  • 112,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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VK03 YUT Mileage History

  1. 23/06/200555,687 mi
  2. 13/07/200671,777 mi+16,090 mi
  3. 13/07/200671,782 mi+5 mi
  4. 23/11/200799,716 mi+27,934 mi
  5. 07/12/200710,051 mi-89,665 mi
  6. 22/11/2008112,688 mi+102,637 mi

Average of roughly 16,684 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

VK03 YUT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 12:55
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (VK03 YUT) between June 2005 and November 2008.

The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 November 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”; “Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”; “Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)”.

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