2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · HS03 JMV
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 15 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 113,610 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,610 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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HS03 JMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 113,610 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.
HS03 JMV 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 (HS03 JMV) between October 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
HS03 JMV Mileage History
- 09/10/2023113,396 mi
- 10/10/2023113,396 mi
- 24/08/2024113,450 mi+54 mi
- 26/08/2025113,500 mi+50 mi
- 16/04/2026113,610 mi+110 mi
Average of roughly 85 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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