2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · MF03 VCW
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 02 May 2003. Recorded mileage 129,153 miles. MOT valid until 03 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. 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 03 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,153 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.
MF03 VCW Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 129,153 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF03 VCW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (MF03 VCW) between May 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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 Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
MF03 VCW Mileage History
- 05/05/200619,901 mi
- 03/05/200723,210 mi+3,309 mi
- 27/05/200829,712 mi+6,502 mi
- 27/05/200936,246 mi+6,534 mi
- 26/05/201042,397 mi+6,151 mi
- 25/05/201149,571 mi+7,174 mi
- 29/05/201257,683 mi+8,112 mi
- 29/05/201363,077 mi+5,394 mi
- 03/06/201469,125 mi+6,048 mi
- 03/06/201574,808 mi+5,683 mi
- 05/06/201574,809 mi+1 mi
- 02/06/201680,037 mi+5,228 mi
- 06/06/201680,052 mi+15 mi
- 08/06/201785,418 mi+5,366 mi
- 06/06/201890,643 mi+5,225 mi
- 24/06/201993,304 mi+2,661 mi
- 26/05/202094,504 mi+1,200 mi
- 23/01/202196,152 mi+1,648 mi
- 23/01/202196,152 mi
- 27/01/202297,650 mi+1,498 mi
- 27/01/202297,650 mi
- 06/01/2023110,089 mi+12,439 mi
- 03/02/2023110,109 mi+20 mi
- 09/01/2024119,655 mi+9,546 mi
- 22/01/2024119,945 mi+290 mi
- 20/01/2025127,353 mi+7,408 mi
- 03/02/2026129,153 mi+1,800 mi
- 04/02/2026129,153 mi
Average of roughly 5,531 miles per year across 28 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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