2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · FM52 VFV
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28/01/2003. Recorded mileage 95,637 miles. MOT valid until 09/07/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,637 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2979cc
FM52 VFV Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 95,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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FM52 VFV Mileage History
- 27/01/200616,672 mi
- 26/06/200617,832 mi+1,160 mi
- 28/06/200721,460 mi+3,628 mi
- 30/06/200721,561 mi+101 mi
- 14/01/200928,428 mi+6,867 mi
- 05/01/201033,712 mi+5,284 mi
- 12/01/201033,731 mi+19 mi
- 07/01/201138,798 mi+5,067 mi
- 07/01/201138,798 mi
- 19/07/201247,086 mi+8,288 mi
- 10/07/201350,586 mi+3,500 mi
- 16/07/201454,284 mi+3,698 mi
- 17/07/201454,284 mi
- 28/05/201557,235 mi+2,951 mi
- 25/05/201665,443 mi+8,208 mi
- 26/05/201665,448 mi+5 mi
- 30/05/201774,519 mi+9,071 mi
- 31/05/201774,546 mi+27 mi
- 23/03/201878,291 mi+3,745 mi
- 21/03/201984,509 mi+6,218 mi
- 23/03/202085,319 mi+810 mi
- 25/03/202085,353 mi+34 mi
- 09/07/202187,469 mi+2,116 mi
- 07/05/202288,944 mi+1,475 mi
- 06/06/202391,206 mi+2,262 mi
- 08/06/202391,206 mi
- 11/07/202492,261 mi+1,055 mi
- 09/07/202594,076 mi+1,815 mi
- 01/07/202695,637 mi+1,561 mi
Average of roughly 3,866 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
FM52 VFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (FM52 VFV) between January 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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