2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · D33 EAG
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 99,429 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 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 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,429 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
D33 EAG Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 99,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D33 EAG 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 (D33 EAG) between June 2007 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
D33 EAG Mileage History
- 28/06/200724,133 mi
- 25/06/200828,725 mi+4,592 mi
- 30/06/200932,895 mi+4,170 mi
- 30/06/201039,804 mi+6,909 mi
- 03/07/201039,835 mi+31 mi
- 05/07/201146,791 mi+6,956 mi
- 07/07/201146,804 mi+13 mi
- 17/07/201252,606 mi+5,802 mi
- 08/07/201356,410 mi+3,804 mi
- 22/07/201460,895 mi+4,485 mi
- 22/07/201460,902 mi+7 mi
- 24/07/201567,507 mi+6,605 mi
- 08/08/201673,114 mi+5,607 mi
- 04/08/201778,463 mi+5,349 mi
- 10/08/201882,236 mi+3,773 mi
- 09/04/202082,931 mi+695 mi
- 04/05/202183,377 mi+446 mi
- 05/05/202283,917 mi+540 mi
- 05/05/202283,917 mi
- 27/07/202388,870 mi+4,953 mi
- 31/07/202491,835 mi+2,965 mi
- 11/08/202596,067 mi+4,232 mi
- 11/08/202596,067 mi
- 27/07/202699,423 mi+3,356 mi
- 19/08/202699,429 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 3,933 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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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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