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2003 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · BC03 CUV

BC03 CUV

2003 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 98,981 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jun 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW M3
Year / Origin
2003 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 16 Jun 2025
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
98,981 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.2L
Reliability Guide
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 16 Jun 2025
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2003
Engine
3246cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The most recent MOT on 2024-06-18 confirmed the 2003 BMW M3 passed with no defects recorded at 98,981 miles. This aligns with all prior MOT results, which also showed passing grades and no recorded issues dating back to 2018. The vehicle has maintained a consistent MOT history with no signs of emerging mechanical problems. The mileage of 98,981 miles for a 23-year-old vehicle is unusually low, averaging around 4,304 miles per year. This suggests the car has seen minimal use or may have spent extended periods stationary. While lower mileage can reduce wear on components like brakes and suspension, it also raises questions about potential issues from inactivity, such as degraded fluids, battery health, or rubber components. However, the absence of defects in all MOT records mitigates immediate concerns. The trend in MOT outcomes shows stability over the past six years, with no recurring or escalating issues. The vehicle’s consistent passing indicates that its mechanical condition has not deteriorated significantly. However, the low mileage means the car’s true wear profile is less predictable than a higher-mileage equivalent.
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BC03 CUV Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2024
  • 98,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

BC03 CUV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Sept 2026, 01:02
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW M3 (BC03 CUV) between October 2021 and June 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

BC03 CUV Mileage History

  1. 19/10/202198,840 mi
  2. 06/01/202398,845 mi+5 mi
  3. 18/06/202498,981 mi+136 mi

Average of roughly 53 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ Outstanding recall notice
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