2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LS03 YRF
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 06 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 47,895 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,895 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS03 YRF Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2022
- 47,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS03 YRF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (LS03 YRF) between June 2006 and August 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 31 August 2022 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 (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
LS03 YRF Mileage History
- 08/06/200621,395 mi
- 20/06/200726,441 mi+5,046 mi
- 20/06/200726,441 mi
- 27/05/200932,391 mi+5,950 mi
- 28/05/200932,402 mi+11 mi
- 02/06/201035,608 mi+3,206 mi
- 02/06/201035,617 mi+9 mi
- 04/06/201137,975 mi+2,358 mi
- 05/05/201240,090 mi+2,115 mi
- 11/05/201342,370 mi+2,280 mi
- 17/05/201444,367 mi+1,997 mi
- 17/05/201444,367 mi
- 26/05/201545,020 mi+653 mi
- 26/05/201545,020 mi
- 31/05/201646,007 mi+987 mi
- 08/08/201746,040 mi+33 mi
- 16/08/201846,858 mi+818 mi
- 01/09/201846,865 mi+7 mi
- 06/08/201947,243 mi+378 mi
- 08/09/202047,345 mi+102 mi
- 08/09/202047,345 mi
- 15/09/202147,449 mi+104 mi
- 31/08/202247,895 mi+446 mi
Average of roughly 1,633 miles per year across 23 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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