2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · KD03 AWG
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 13 May 2003. Recorded mileage 108,203 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,203 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.
KD03 AWG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2024
- 108,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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KD03 AWG Mileage History
- 07/02/202293,189 mi
- 07/02/202398,617 mi+5,428 mi
- 09/02/202398,623 mi+6 mi
- 22/05/2024108,203 mi+9,580 mi
- 23/05/2024108,203 mi
Average of roughly 6,562 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KD03 AWG 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 (KD03 AWG) between February 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2024 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: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Headlamp aim too low adjustment inside bulb holder or carrier insecure (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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