2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LR03 OSX
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 123,098 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2023. 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 26 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,098 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.
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LR03 OSX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2022
- 123,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR03 OSX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (LR03 OSX) between April 2006 and June 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 June 2022 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: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). 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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)”.
LR03 OSX Mileage History
- 11/04/200613,936 mi
- 12/04/200613,936 mi
- 22/06/200721,266 mi+7,330 mi
- 21/06/200827,694 mi+6,428 mi
- 13/06/200935,559 mi+7,865 mi
- 20/06/200935,572 mi+13 mi
- 17/06/201044,979 mi+9,407 mi
- 18/06/201044,989 mi+10 mi
- 30/09/201157,123 mi+12,134 mi
- 30/09/201157,123 mi
- 19/09/201265,377 mi+8,254 mi
- 05/09/201376,393 mi+11,016 mi
- 05/09/201376,393 mi
- 04/11/201482,305 mi+5,912 mi
- 17/12/201593,315 mi+11,010 mi
- 17/12/201593,315 mi
- 28/02/2017106,112 mi+12,797 mi
- 29/03/2018117,141 mi+11,029 mi
- 05/06/2019122,390 mi+5,249 mi
- 13/04/2021123,098 mi+708 mi
- 28/06/2022123,098 mi
Average of roughly 6,733 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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