2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · MF03 VDC
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 140,959 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 16/04/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/03/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,959 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
MF03 VDC Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2015
- 140,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted 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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MF03 VDC Mileage History
- 31/03/200665,956 mi
- 29/03/200775,890 mi+9,934 mi
- 07/07/201085,662 mi+9,772 mi
- 07/07/201085,662 mi
- 13/06/201193,526 mi+7,864 mi
- 20/07/2012106,450 mi+12,924 mi
- 21/07/2012106,460 mi+10 mi
- 07/06/2013115,847 mi+9,387 mi
- 07/06/2013115,847 mi
- 14/04/2014121,769 mi+5,922 mi
- 16/04/2014121,785 mi+16 mi
- 11/04/2015140,959 mi+19,174 mi
- 17/04/2015140,959 mi
Average of roughly 8,292 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
MF03 VDC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (MF03 VDC) between March 2006 and April 2015.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)”; “Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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