2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · D7 PJC
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 186,224 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,224 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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D7 PJC Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2023
- 186,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D7 PJC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (D7 PJC) between September 2006 and October 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
D7 PJC Mileage History
- 12/09/200655,134 mi
- 02/07/200771,057 mi+15,923 mi
- 04/07/200771,120 mi+63 mi
- 06/05/200883,480 mi+12,360 mi
- 04/06/200993,924 mi+10,444 mi
- 09/06/2010106,901 mi+12,977 mi
- 09/06/2010106,901 mi
- 11/07/2011124,220 mi+17,319 mi
- 14/07/2012137,265 mi+13,045 mi
- 10/07/2013148,983 mi+11,718 mi
- 11/07/2013148,983 mi
- 19/06/2014161,981 mi+12,998 mi
- 16/06/2015171,710 mi+9,729 mi
- 23/07/2016184,509 mi+12,799 mi
- 23/07/2016184,509 mi
- 06/10/2023186,224 mi+1,715 mi
Average of roughly 7,682 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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