2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · FD03 XJE
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 13 May 2003. Recorded mileage 135,322 miles. MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,322 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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FD03 XJE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 135,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD03 XJE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (FD03 XJE) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
FD03 XJE Mileage History
- 17/11/2021105,439 mi
- 04/11/2022110,985 mi+5,546 mi
- 03/11/2023116,723 mi+5,738 mi
- 08/11/2024120,661 mi+3,938 mi
- 07/11/2025135,322 mi+14,661 mi
Average of roughly 7,524 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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