2003 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · KG03 OSE
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 106,860 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026. 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 12 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,860 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- 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.
KG03 OSE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2025
- 106,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KG03 OSE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (KG03 OSE) between November 2021 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 June 2025 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: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
KG03 OSE Mileage History
- 26/11/202197,299 mi
- 05/12/2022103,065 mi+5,766 mi
- 13/06/2025106,858 mi+3,793 mi
- 14/06/2025106,860 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,695 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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