2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · MD03 WKE
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2003. Recorded mileage 167,254 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/11/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,254 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1995cc
MD03 WKE Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2013
- 167,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MD03 WKE Mileage History
- 28/06/2007111,764 mi
- 17/11/2008124,414 mi+12,650 mi
- 21/03/2011141,295 mi+16,881 mi
- 21/03/2011141,296 mi+1 mi
- 30/04/2012150,860 mi+9,564 mi
- 01/05/2012150,860 mi
- 13/11/2013167,248 mi+16,388 mi
- 18/11/2013167,254 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 8,681 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
MD03 WKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (MD03 WKE) between June 2007 and November 2013.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)”.
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