2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · AP52 DVM
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 10 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 141,759 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,759 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.
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AP52 DVM Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2025
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP52 DVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (AP52 DVM) between August 2005 and October 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
AP52 DVM Mileage History
- 05/08/200535,442 mi
- 26/07/200643,447 mi+8,005 mi
- 25/10/200756,214 mi+12,767 mi
- 30/10/200863,669 mi+7,455 mi
- 01/12/200968,904 mi+5,235 mi
- 03/12/200968,938 mi+34 mi
- 27/11/201077,199 mi+8,261 mi
- 17/11/201183,353 mi+6,154 mi
- 17/11/201183,353 mi
- 30/11/201291,064 mi+7,711 mi
- 02/12/201399,867 mi+8,803 mi
- 03/12/201399,879 mi+12 mi
- 01/12/2014108,310 mi+8,431 mi
- 30/11/2015110,720 mi+2,410 mi
- 03/12/2015110,746 mi+26 mi
- 25/11/2016112,952 mi+2,206 mi
- 12/12/2016112,960 mi+8 mi
- 02/12/2017115,229 mi+2,269 mi
- 10/12/2018117,656 mi+2,427 mi
- 27/04/2020123,707 mi+6,051 mi
- 15/10/2021130,816 mi+7,109 mi
- 21/11/2022138,401 mi+7,585 mi
- 20/11/2023141,759 mi+3,358 mi
Average of roughly 5,812 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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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