2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LH52 ACV
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 25 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 117,630 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,630 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.
LH52 ACV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2025
- 117,630 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: Poor
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LH52 ACV Mileage History
- 04/12/2023116,259 mi
- 27/01/2025117,628 mi+1,369 mi
- 27/01/2025117,630 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,192 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
LH52 ACV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (LH52 ACV) between December 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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