2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · BT03 MHJ
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 16/06/2003. Recorded mileage 80,328 miles. MOT valid until 14/07/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,328 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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
- 2979cc
BT03 MHJ Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 80,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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BT03 MHJ Mileage History
- 18/05/200614,125 mi
- 18/05/200614,125 mi
- 10/06/200822,218 mi+8,093 mi
- 15/05/201024,849 mi+2,631 mi
- 08/06/201126,627 mi+1,778 mi
- 08/06/201232,902 mi+6,275 mi
- 09/05/201341,862 mi+8,960 mi
- 09/05/201341,862 mi
- 08/05/201449,311 mi+7,449 mi
- 16/07/201555,199 mi+5,888 mi
- 12/07/201656,840 mi+1,641 mi
- 12/07/201656,840 mi
- 21/06/201758,686 mi+1,846 mi
- 21/06/201861,078 mi+2,392 mi
- 25/06/201963,530 mi+2,452 mi
- 23/06/202064,783 mi+1,253 mi
- 23/06/202064,783 mi
- 24/06/202167,464 mi+2,681 mi
- 29/06/202270,321 mi+2,857 mi
- 30/06/202270,321 mi
- 28/06/202372,633 mi+2,312 mi
- 27/06/202475,581 mi+2,948 mi
- 28/06/202475,591 mi+10 mi
- 25/06/202578,112 mi+2,521 mi
- 26/06/202680,328 mi+2,216 mi
Average of roughly 3,292 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
BT03 MHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (BT03 MHJ) between May 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 ”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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