2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RA52 ONX
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 136,671 miles. MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,671 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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.
RA52 ONX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2025
- 136,671 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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RA52 ONX Mileage History
- 25/10/2021127,757 mi
- 27/10/2022133,818 mi+6,061 mi
- 31/10/2022133,828 mi+10 mi
- 26/02/2025136,671 mi+2,843 mi
- 27/02/2025136,671 mi
Average of roughly 2,666 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RA52 ONX 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 (RA52 ONX) between October 2021 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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