2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · 342 AWA
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 24 May 2003. Recorded mileage 72,771 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,771 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.
342 AWA Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
- 72,771 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 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: Below Average
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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342 AWA Mileage History
- 13/05/200629,679 mi
- 15/05/200629,679 mi
- 21/05/200739,185 mi+9,506 mi
- 13/05/200849,165 mi+9,980 mi
- 15/06/200960,093 mi+10,928 mi
- 21/04/201065,679 mi+5,586 mi
- 09/04/201168,087 mi+2,408 mi
- 30/03/201270,195 mi+2,108 mi
- 30/03/201270,195 mi
- 15/04/201371,238 mi+1,043 mi
- 16/06/201471,375 mi+137 mi
- 16/06/201471,375 mi
- 18/05/201571,473 mi+98 mi
- 14/06/201671,753 mi+280 mi
- 15/06/201671,754 mi+1 mi
- 14/06/201772,050 mi+296 mi
- 25/05/201872,145 mi+95 mi
- 05/06/201972,350 mi+205 mi
- 06/04/202172,660 mi+310 mi
- 25/05/202372,748 mi+88 mi
- 14/07/202572,771 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 2,248 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
342 AWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (342 AWA) between May 2006 and July 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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