2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · YC03 EHU
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2003. Recorded mileage 53,380 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/05/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,380 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- 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
- 2494cc
YC03 EHU Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2011
- 53,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect 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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YC03 EHU Mileage History
- 02/03/200614,566 mi
- 22/03/200719,350 mi+4,784 mi
- 21/03/200823,389 mi+4,039 mi
- 22/04/200823,623 mi+234 mi
- 24/04/200823,622 mi-1 mi
- 30/04/200823,758 mi+136 mi
- 01/05/200934,853 mi+11,095 mi
- 01/05/201045,074 mi+10,221 mi
- 05/05/201045,074 mi
- 04/05/201153,380 mi+8,306 mi
Average of roughly 7,505 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YC03 EHU 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 (YC03 EHU) between March 2006 and May 2011.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 May 2011 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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