2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SC03 RVJ
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2003. Recorded mileage 188,720 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/10/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,720 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1995cc
SC03 RVJ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2019
- 188,720 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 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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SC03 RVJ Mileage History
- 24/07/200644,081 mi
- 26/07/200752,980 mi+8,899 mi
- 26/07/200861,475 mi+8,495 mi
- 27/07/200971,233 mi+9,758 mi
- 27/07/200971,233 mi
- 13/07/201079,915 mi+8,682 mi
- 13/07/201079,915 mi
- 28/03/201186,491 mi+6,576 mi
- 21/03/201299,128 mi+12,637 mi
- 26/03/2013107,933 mi+8,805 mi
- 31/03/2014117,718 mi+9,785 mi
- 31/03/2014117,718 mi
- 24/03/2015130,542 mi+12,824 mi
- 26/03/2015130,542 mi
- 29/03/2016143,404 mi+12,862 mi
- 06/04/2016143,408 mi+4 mi
- 13/04/2017152,793 mi+9,385 mi
- 24/04/2017152,799 mi+6 mi
- 27/04/2018164,984 mi+12,185 mi
- 29/04/2019188,720 mi+23,736 mi
- 29/04/2019188,720 mi
Average of roughly 11,331 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
SC03 RVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (SC03 RVJ) between July 2006 and April 2019.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
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