2003 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · LD03 HYP
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 20/03/2003. Recorded mileage 208,219 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/01/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,219 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2926cc
LD03 HYP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2024
- 208,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LD03 HYP Mileage History
- 19/10/2022203,502 mi
- 27/10/2022203,502 mi
- 13/01/2024208,219 mi+4,717 mi
- 13/01/2024208,219 mi
Average of roughly 3,820 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LD03 HYP 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 (LD03 HYP) between October 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 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 (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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