2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · SN03 YOR
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 116,086 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jun 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,086 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SN03 YOR Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2023
- 116,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SN03 YOR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (SN03 YOR) between May 2010 and June 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
SN03 YOR Mileage History
- 11/05/201014,050 mi
- 24/05/201121,548 mi+7,498 mi
- 24/05/201121,548 mi
- 26/04/201235,100 mi+13,552 mi
- 02/05/201235,315 mi+215 mi
- 21/05/201344,427 mi+9,112 mi
- 21/05/201344,427 mi
- 15/09/201459,367 mi+14,940 mi
- 17/09/201459,371 mi+4 mi
- 09/09/201567,577 mi+8,206 mi
- 26/04/201779,450 mi+11,873 mi
- 17/08/201883,935 mi+4,485 mi
- 17/01/202089,132 mi+5,197 mi
- 21/01/202089,133 mi+1 mi
- 05/03/202192,472 mi+3,339 mi
- 14/06/2022106,618 mi+14,146 mi
- 14/06/2022106,618 mi
- 02/06/2023116,086 mi+9,468 mi
Average of roughly 7,813 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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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