2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LR03 LSV
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 111,852 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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.
LR03 LSV Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
- 111,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR03 LSV 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 (LR03 LSV) between November 2006 and June 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2025 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: Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.
LR03 LSV Mileage History
- 08/11/200648,235 mi
- 10/09/200750,894 mi+2,659 mi
- 10/09/200750,894 mi
- 02/09/200854,517 mi+3,623 mi
- 13/08/200960,507 mi+5,990 mi
- 02/09/201063,972 mi+3,465 mi
- 24/09/201166,487 mi+2,515 mi
- 11/09/201268,144 mi+1,657 mi
- 12/09/201268,144 mi
- 20/09/201369,459 mi+1,315 mi
- 04/09/201471,291 mi+1,832 mi
- 09/09/201471,298 mi+7 mi
- 07/09/201573,023 mi+1,725 mi
- 07/09/201573,023 mi
- 12/09/201674,375 mi+1,352 mi
- 13/09/201674,375 mi
- 08/01/201876,602 mi+2,227 mi
- 16/01/201985,174 mi+8,572 mi
- 31/12/201991,994 mi+6,820 mi
- 21/01/202196,778 mi+4,784 mi
- 09/02/2022102,749 mi+5,971 mi
- 21/06/2023109,475 mi+6,726 mi
- 01/07/2024109,754 mi+279 mi
- 01/07/2024109,754 mi
- 30/06/2025111,852 mi+2,098 mi
- 30/06/2025111,852 mi
Average of roughly 3,413 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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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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