2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · EF03 UEN
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 111,836 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2019. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Oct 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 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.
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.
EF03 UEN Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2018
- 111,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF03 UEN 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 (EF03 UEN) between April 2007 and October 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2018 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 (17 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
EF03 UEN Mileage History
- 28/04/200740,556 mi
- 06/02/200843,493 mi+2,937 mi
- 29/01/200951,722 mi+8,229 mi
- 08/02/201060,178 mi+8,456 mi
- 04/02/201166,052 mi+5,874 mi
- 08/03/201273,763 mi+7,711 mi
- 12/03/201273,768 mi+5 mi
- 21/02/201379,845 mi+6,077 mi
- 21/02/201379,845 mi
- 15/02/201485,195 mi+5,350 mi
- 28/02/201591,047 mi+5,852 mi
- 05/03/201695,686 mi+4,639 mi
- 27/04/2017106,537 mi+10,851 mi
- 27/04/2017106,537 mi
- 17/09/2018111,827 mi+5,290 mi
- 01/10/2018111,836 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 6,237 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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