2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · ET03 PXC
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 201,676 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,676 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.
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ET03 PXC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 04/08/2026
- 201,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ET03 PXC 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 (ET03 PXC) between March 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to osr (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nsr (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
ET03 PXC Mileage History
- 22/03/2022182,955 mi
- 11/03/2023190,405 mi+7,450 mi
- 07/08/2025191,003 mi+598 mi
- 04/08/2026201,676 mi+10,673 mi
Average of roughly 4,285 miles per year across 4 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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