2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LM03 OKS
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 198,467 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 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 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,467 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
LM03 OKS Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 198,467 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM03 OKS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (LM03 OKS) between June 2007 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Central Exhaust system insecure fractured (6.1.2 (a))”.
LM03 OKS Mileage History
- 08/06/200738,588 mi
- 21/05/200848,278 mi+9,690 mi
- 22/05/200949,868 mi+1,590 mi
- 22/05/200949,868 mi
- 26/05/201051,040 mi+1,172 mi
- 01/06/201051,043 mi+3 mi
- 28/06/201152,275 mi+1,232 mi
- 14/06/201253,930 mi+1,655 mi
- 15/06/201253,932 mi+2 mi
- 23/05/201355,688 mi+1,756 mi
- 12/05/201458,522 mi+2,834 mi
- 12/05/201458,522 mi
- 27/06/201574,724 mi+16,202 mi
- 23/06/201689,370 mi+14,646 mi
- 21/06/201798,867 mi+9,497 mi
- 21/06/201798,867 mi
- 25/06/2018106,789 mi+7,922 mi
- 14/06/2019126,071 mi+19,282 mi
- 11/07/2020148,435 mi+22,364 mi
- 08/07/2021158,775 mi+10,340 mi
- 13/07/2021158,816 mi+41 mi
- 29/07/2022162,397 mi+3,581 mi
- 24/07/2023169,110 mi+6,713 mi
- 08/08/2024183,252 mi+14,142 mi
- 12/08/2025192,881 mi+9,629 mi
- 11/08/2026198,467 mi+5,586 mi
Average of roughly 8,337 miles per year across 26 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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