2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LC03 HBL
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 09/04/2003. Recorded mileage 99,151 miles. MOT status: Expired. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,151 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2494cc
LC03 HBL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2024
- 99,151 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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LC03 HBL Mileage History
- 03/03/202298,921 mi
- 09/03/202298,926 mi+5 mi
- 24/03/202399,057 mi+131 mi
- 03/04/202499,151 mi+94 mi
Average of roughly 110 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LC03 HBL 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 (LC03 HBL) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 2024 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn also boot ripped (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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