2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · HVG 751L
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 165,996 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 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 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,996 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.
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.
HVG 751L Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 165,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HVG 751L MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (HVG 751L) between May 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
HVG 751L Mileage History
- 19/05/200627,381 mi
- 22/05/200627,381 mi
- 31/01/200731,875 mi+4,494 mi
- 14/05/200849,761 mi+17,886 mi
- 11/06/200960,766 mi+11,005 mi
- 08/06/201071,876 mi+11,110 mi
- 10/06/201071,885 mi+9 mi
- 07/06/201177,364 mi+5,479 mi
- 05/07/201288,483 mi+11,119 mi
- 14/07/201288,503 mi+20 mi
- 07/06/2013958,888 mi+870,385 mi
- 31/07/201498,818 mi-860,070 mi
- 01/08/2015102,376 mi+3,558 mi
- 04/08/2015102,392 mi+16 mi
- 12/09/2016105,922 mi+3,530 mi
- 13/09/2016105,946 mi+24 mi
- 13/09/2017111,954 mi+6,008 mi
- 13/09/2018120,511 mi+8,557 mi
- 14/09/2018120,511 mi
- 13/09/2019129,593 mi+9,082 mi
- 14/09/2020133,978 mi+4,385 mi
- 14/09/2020133,978 mi
- 14/09/2021138,519 mi+4,541 mi
- 15/09/2022144,014 mi+5,495 mi
- 14/09/2023149,391 mi+5,377 mi
- 17/09/2024152,672 mi+3,281 mi
- 18/09/2025159,480 mi+6,808 mi
- 17/09/2026165,996 mi+6,516 mi
Average of roughly 6,818 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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