2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LM03 DXC
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2003. Recorded mileage 104,952 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,952 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.
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LM03 DXC Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 104,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM03 DXC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (LM03 DXC) between May 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
LM03 DXC Mileage History
- 18/05/200623,138 mi
- 21/05/200730,330 mi+7,192 mi
- 30/04/200836,869 mi+6,539 mi
- 16/06/200838,032 mi+1,163 mi
- 21/06/200838,033 mi+1 mi
- 22/05/200943,398 mi+5,365 mi
- 27/05/201048,836 mi+5,438 mi
- 31/05/201151,900 mi+3,064 mi
- 01/06/201255,122 mi+3,222 mi
- 05/06/201357,959 mi+2,837 mi
- 16/06/201460,137 mi+2,178 mi
- 16/06/201460,137 mi
- 22/06/201563,045 mi+2,908 mi
- 14/06/201666,888 mi+3,843 mi
- 14/06/201666,888 mi
- 20/06/201771,254 mi+4,366 mi
- 21/06/201771,254 mi
- 14/06/201874,874 mi+3,620 mi
- 14/06/201874,874 mi
- 17/06/201977,567 mi+2,693 mi
- 17/06/201977,567 mi
- 25/06/202081,707 mi+4,140 mi
- 02/06/202184,637 mi+2,930 mi
- 13/06/202287,864 mi+3,227 mi
- 16/06/202287,864 mi
- 12/06/202392,161 mi+4,297 mi
- 13/06/202496,657 mi+4,496 mi
- 11/06/2025100,149 mi+3,492 mi
- 17/06/2026104,952 mi+4,803 mi
Average of roughly 4,074 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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