2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · MT03 FXZ
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2003. Recorded mileage 63,284 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 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 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
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MT03 FXZ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 63,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT03 FXZ 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 (MT03 FXZ) between May 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at joint to flexi hose (brake pipe fitting) (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
MT03 FXZ Mileage History
- 30/05/20063,845 mi
- 23/05/20074,677 mi+832 mi
- 27/05/20085,509 mi+832 mi
- 27/05/20096,380 mi+871 mi
- 28/05/20107,004 mi+624 mi
- 25/05/20117,367 mi+363 mi
- 28/05/201211,065 mi+3,698 mi
- 22/05/201315,688 mi+4,623 mi
- 22/05/201420,722 mi+5,034 mi
- 18/05/201524,852 mi+4,130 mi
- 21/05/201628,596 mi+3,744 mi
- 09/05/201732,307 mi+3,711 mi
- 09/05/201835,369 mi+3,062 mi
- 21/05/201939,372 mi+4,003 mi
- 07/07/202043,464 mi+4,092 mi
- 08/07/202145,567 mi+2,103 mi
- 12/07/202247,145 mi+1,578 mi
- 11/05/202348,607 mi+1,462 mi
- 11/05/202348,607 mi
- 13/09/202450,474 mi+1,867 mi
- 16/09/202450,474 mi
- 11/09/202556,665 mi+6,191 mi
- 18/08/202663,284 mi+6,619 mi
Average of roughly 2,940 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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