2003 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · YR03 THU
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 52,357 miles. MOT expired on 22 Mar 2010. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Mar 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07 May 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,357 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- 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.
YR03 THU Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 23/03/2009
- 52,357 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YR03 THU Mileage History
- 17/03/200637,857 mi
- 19/03/200744,978 mi+7,121 mi
- 19/03/200744,978 mi
- 03/06/200851,217 mi+6,239 mi
- 23/03/200952,357 mi+1,140 mi
- 23/03/200952,357 mi
Average of roughly 4,806 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
YR03 THU MOT History
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 (YR03 THU) between March 2006 and March 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2009 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”.
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