2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · EB03 ADB
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 221,883 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,883 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.
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EB03 ADB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2024
- 221,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EB03 ADB 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 (EB03 ADB) between November 2021 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EB03 ADB Mileage History
- 22/11/2021212,537 mi
- 01/12/2022217,082 mi+4,545 mi
- 08/12/2022217,172 mi+90 mi
- 20/02/2024221,883 mi+4,711 mi
Average of roughly 4,163 miles per year across 4 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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