2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · LS03 EXA
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 112,931 miles. MOT valid until 04 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 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
- Valid until 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,931 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
LS03 EXA Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 112,931 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS03 EXA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (LS03 EXA) between May 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (38 issues), Lighting (29 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 87 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LS03 EXA Mileage History
- 03/05/200626,557 mi
- 15/06/200735,165 mi+8,608 mi
- 11/06/200843,353 mi+8,188 mi
- 11/06/200843,353 mi
- 16/06/200949,842 mi+6,489 mi
- 11/06/201055,804 mi+5,962 mi
- 08/06/201161,426 mi+5,622 mi
- 08/06/201266,672 mi+5,246 mi
- 11/06/201266,672 mi
- 13/06/201372,463 mi+5,791 mi
- 13/06/201372,463 mi
- 09/06/201477,701 mi+5,238 mi
- 03/06/201583,118 mi+5,417 mi
- 05/05/201687,503 mi+4,385 mi
- 05/05/201687,503 mi
- 18/04/201792,653 mi+5,150 mi
- 21/04/201792,764 mi+111 mi
- 02/05/201895,741 mi+2,977 mi
- 02/05/201895,741 mi
- 24/04/201999,514 mi+3,773 mi
- 29/04/201999,540 mi+26 mi
- 21/10/2020105,359 mi+5,819 mi
- 02/11/2021107,340 mi+1,981 mi
- 02/11/2021107,340 mi
- 21/10/2022109,035 mi+1,695 mi
- 21/10/2022109,035 mi
- 16/10/2023110,316 mi+1,281 mi
- 16/10/2023110,316 mi
- 14/10/2024111,637 mi+1,321 mi
- 14/10/2024111,637 mi
- 27/10/2025112,882 mi+1,245 mi
- 03/11/2025112,931 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly 4,429 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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