2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · OV03 OZK
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 121,167 miles. MOT expired on 30 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,167 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OV03 OZK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2024
- 121,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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OV03 OZK Mileage History
- 09/03/2022117,551 mi
- 09/03/2022117,551 mi
- 24/04/2024121,131 mi+3,580 mi
- 01/06/2024121,167 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 1,621 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
OV03 OZK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (OV03 OZK) between March 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2024 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 (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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