2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · AY03 ELH
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2003. Recorded mileage 125,287 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,287 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1995cc
AY03 ELH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2025
- 125,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects 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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AY03 ELH Mileage History
- 30/05/2022106,885 mi
- 07/06/2023109,348 mi+2,463 mi
- 19/06/2024110,011 mi+663 mi
- 04/07/2024110,026 mi+15 mi
- 07/07/2025125,287 mi+15,261 mi
Average of roughly 5,927 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AY03 ELH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (AY03 ELH) between May 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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