2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · VF03 YJM
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 93,443 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,443 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.
VF03 YJM Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 93,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VF03 YJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (VF03 YJM) between February 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 72 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
VF03 YJM Mileage History
- 15/02/20066,343 mi
- 26/02/20077,730 mi+1,387 mi
- 22/02/200813,123 mi+5,393 mi
- 19/05/200814,214 mi+1,091 mi
- 28/05/200927,712 mi+13,498 mi
- 22/04/201046,505 mi+18,793 mi
- 19/04/201158,091 mi+11,586 mi
- 19/04/201158,091 mi
- 03/05/201262,684 mi+4,593 mi
- 16/07/201263,515 mi+831 mi
- 24/07/201368,051 mi+4,536 mi
- 24/07/201368,051 mi
- 23/07/201472,599 mi+4,548 mi
- 23/07/201472,599 mi
- 27/07/201576,669 mi+4,070 mi
- 04/07/201679,796 mi+3,127 mi
- 20/07/201782,726 mi+2,930 mi
- 28/07/201782,796 mi+70 mi
- 03/07/201884,795 mi+1,999 mi
- 03/07/201884,795 mi
- 13/08/201984,852 mi+57 mi
- 14/08/201984,852 mi
- 31/03/202187,162 mi+2,310 mi
- 29/03/202288,286 mi+1,124 mi
- 29/03/202288,286 mi
- 28/04/202391,254 mi+2,968 mi
- 08/05/202492,383 mi+1,129 mi
- 08/05/202492,383 mi
- 11/06/202593,218 mi+835 mi
- 26/05/202693,443 mi+225 mi
Average of roughly 4,296 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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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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