2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · D14 VCG
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 153,616 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,616 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.
D14 VCG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 153,616 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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D14 VCG Mileage History
- 08/07/2022141,571 mi
- 06/07/2023145,650 mi+4,079 mi
- 05/07/2024149,519 mi+3,869 mi
- 25/11/2024150,404 mi+885 mi
- 29/05/2026153,616 mi+3,212 mi
Average of roughly 3,096 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D14 VCG 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 (D14 VCG) between July 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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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