2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · PY03 LNT
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 46,123 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,123 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.
PY03 LNT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 46,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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PY03 LNT Mileage History
- 24/07/202345,070 mi
- 24/07/202345,070 mi
- 23/07/202445,483 mi+413 mi
- 21/07/202545,742 mi+259 mi
- 16/07/202646,123 mi+381 mi
Average of roughly 353 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PY03 LNT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (PY03 LNT) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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