2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · RN03 YFH
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31/07/2003. Recorded mileage 105,194 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,194 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2494cc
RN03 YFH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2025
- 105,194 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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RN03 YFH Mileage History
- 31/10/2022103,675 mi
- 29/03/2023103,679 mi+4 mi
- 22/05/2023103,679 mi
- 30/04/2024104,608 mi+929 mi
- 26/04/2025105,194 mi+586 mi
Average of roughly 611 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RN03 YFH 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 (RN03 YFH) between October 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2025 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: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.
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