2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · C5 PMP
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 69,889 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 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 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,889 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.
C5 PMP Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 69,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 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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C5 PMP Mileage History
- 14/01/20083,959 mi
- 13/01/20097,237 mi+3,278 mi
- 13/01/201010,027 mi+2,790 mi
- 06/01/201112,295 mi+2,268 mi
- 06/01/201215,906 mi+3,611 mi
- 10/01/201317,881 mi+1,975 mi
- 07/01/201419,035 mi+1,154 mi
- 09/01/201520,494 mi+1,459 mi
- 08/01/201622,980 mi+2,486 mi
- 19/12/201626,697 mi+3,717 mi
- 20/12/201626,702 mi+5 mi
- 15/01/201837,126 mi+10,424 mi
- 05/02/201941,563 mi+4,437 mi
- 05/02/201941,563 mi
- 14/02/202045,834 mi+4,271 mi
- 05/02/202151,537 mi+5,703 mi
- 05/02/202151,539 mi+2 mi
- 14/02/202256,523 mi+4,984 mi
- 25/01/202359,030 mi+2,507 mi
- 17/05/202362,897 mi+3,867 mi
- 07/05/202465,131 mi+2,234 mi
- 09/05/202465,145 mi+14 mi
- 29/04/202567,636 mi+2,491 mi
- 12/05/202567,726 mi+90 mi
- 19/05/202669,889 mi+2,163 mi
Average of roughly 3,594 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
C5 PMP 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 (C5 PMP) between January 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 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 (26 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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 (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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