2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · C30 ACS
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 93,716 miles. MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,716 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.
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C30 ACS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 93,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C30 ACS 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 (C30 ACS) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
In total 3 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
C30 ACS Mileage History
- 23/08/202391,306 mi
- 15/08/202492,165 mi+859 mi
- 23/08/202492,168 mi+3 mi
- 07/08/202593,125 mi+957 mi
- 20/08/202693,716 mi+591 mi
Average of roughly 805 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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