2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · CT03 RHX
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 162,011 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,011 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 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.
CT03 RHX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2023
- 162,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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CT03 RHX Mileage History
- 09/05/2022156,563 mi
- 31/05/2023162,011 mi+5,448 mi
Average of roughly 5,142 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
CT03 RHX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (CT03 RHX) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
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