2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · C7 CGE
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 126,434 miles. MOT valid until 19 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 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,434 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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C7 CGE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 126,434 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C7 CGE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (C7 CGE) between January 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 21 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). 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.
C7 CGE Mileage History
- 04/01/2022119,435 mi
- 17/01/2023123,485 mi+4,050 mi
- 18/05/2024124,136 mi+651 mi
- 21/05/2026126,434 mi+2,298 mi
Average of roughly 1,600 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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