2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YS03 YAD
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2003. Recorded mileage 162,599 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/10/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/05/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,599 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1995cc
YS03 YAD Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2019
- 162,599 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects 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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YS03 YAD Mileage History
- 13/06/200641,447 mi
- 06/06/200752,746 mi+11,299 mi
- 11/06/200866,114 mi+13,368 mi
- 02/06/200976,365 mi+10,251 mi
- 01/06/201192,711 mi+16,346 mi
- 24/05/201299,173 mi+6,462 mi
- 09/05/2013106,432 mi+7,259 mi
- 18/03/2014113,993 mi+7,561 mi
- 20/02/2015119,974 mi+5,981 mi
- 10/03/2016126,148 mi+6,174 mi
- 10/03/2017128,126 mi+1,978 mi
- 06/03/2018148,584 mi+20,458 mi
- 20/03/2018148,587 mi+3 mi
- 08/04/2019162,597 mi+14,010 mi
- 10/04/2019162,599 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 9,447 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
YS03 YAD 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 (YS03 YAD) between June 2006 and April 2019.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2019 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: Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
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