2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · J800 ABA
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 106,591 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,591 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.
J800 ABA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 106,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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
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J800 ABA Mileage History
- 23/12/2023100,661 mi
- 17/01/2024100,708 mi+47 mi
- 07/01/2025103,716 mi+3,008 mi
- 19/01/2026106,591 mi+2,875 mi
- 21/01/2026106,591 mi
Average of roughly 2,851 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J800 ABA 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 (J800 ABA) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at hose (1.1.11 (c))”.
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