2003 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · RE03 KOV
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 28/03/2003. Recorded mileage 102,852 miles. MOT valid until 18/12/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2926cc
RE03 KOV Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 102,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RE03 KOV Mileage History
- 24/03/200625,658 mi
- 17/04/200734,004 mi+8,346 mi
- 25/06/200838,031 mi+4,027 mi
- 12/09/200940,645 mi+2,614 mi
- 07/09/201047,402 mi+6,757 mi
- 07/09/201047,402 mi
- 08/09/201151,252 mi+3,850 mi
- 11/09/201263,877 mi+12,625 mi
- 20/09/201376,413 mi+12,536 mi
- 20/09/201376,413 mi
- 05/02/201679,915 mi+3,502 mi
- 13/04/201792,036 mi+12,121 mi
- 28/04/201892,591 mi+555 mi
- 17/12/201993,726 mi+1,135 mi
- 17/12/201993,726 mi
- 12/12/202096,299 mi+2,573 mi
- 21/12/202199,254 mi+2,955 mi
- 13/08/2024101,344 mi+2,090 mi
- 16/12/2024101,358 mi+14 mi
- 19/12/2025102,852 mi+1,494 mi
Average of roughly 3,911 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
RE03 KOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (RE03 KOV) between March 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 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: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) ”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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