2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · MF03 VFE
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 179,669 miles. MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,669 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.
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 VFE Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2024
- 179,669 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.
MF03 VFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (MF03 VFE) between March 2006 and April 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2024 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 (34 issues), Suspension (31 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 72 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 Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
MF03 VFE Mileage History
- 09/03/200660,995 mi
- 13/03/200784,461 mi+23,466 mi
- 18/03/2008105,459 mi+20,998 mi
- 16/03/2009118,520 mi+13,061 mi
- 17/03/2010131,019 mi+12,499 mi
- 17/03/2010131,019 mi
- 15/03/2011139,173 mi+8,154 mi
- 16/03/2011139,173 mi
- 15/03/2012143,549 mi+4,376 mi
- 15/03/2012143,549 mi
- 14/03/2013149,017 mi+5,468 mi
- 14/03/2014156,360 mi+7,343 mi
- 12/03/2015162,279 mi+5,919 mi
- 10/03/2016164,837 mi+2,558 mi
- 10/03/2016164,837 mi
- 14/03/2017167,542 mi+2,705 mi
- 14/03/2017167,542 mi
- 15/03/2018168,915 mi+1,373 mi
- 20/03/2018168,915 mi
- 18/03/2019169,768 mi+853 mi
- 27/03/2019169,769 mi+1 mi
- 24/03/2020172,251 mi+2,482 mi
- 25/03/2020172,252 mi+1 mi
- 24/03/2021173,663 mi+1,411 mi
- 25/03/2021173,663 mi
- 30/03/2022176,826 mi+3,163 mi
- 31/03/2022176,826 mi
- 30/03/2023179,669 mi+2,843 mi
- 11/04/2023179,673 mi+4 mi
- 10/04/2024182,305 mi+2,632 mi
- 13/04/2024179,669 mi-2,636 mi
Average of roughly 6,558 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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