2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · RA03 RFZ
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 163,463 miles. MOT expired on 30 May 2019. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 May 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jan 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- 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.
RA03 RFZ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2018
- 163,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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RA03 RFZ Mileage History
- 26/06/200638,313 mi
- 11/10/200752,934 mi+14,621 mi
- 28/01/200968,792 mi+15,858 mi
- 26/01/201092,937 mi+24,145 mi
- 15/02/2011117,386 mi+24,449 mi
- 14/02/2012137,107 mi+19,721 mi
- 07/05/2013145,812 mi+8,705 mi
- 09/05/2013145,835 mi+23 mi
- 10/04/2014148,860 mi+3,025 mi
- 11/04/2014148,860 mi
- 13/04/2015151,898 mi+3,038 mi
- 06/05/2016156,303 mi+4,405 mi
- 12/05/2017160,815 mi+4,512 mi
- 09/05/2018163,458 mi+2,643 mi
- 31/05/2018163,463 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 10,491 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
RA03 RFZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (RA03 RFZ) between June 2006 and May 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 31 May 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)”.
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