2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · VO03 RLY
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17/04/2003. Recorded mileage 148,275 miles. MOT valid until 07/09/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,275 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1995cc
VO03 RLY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 148,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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VO03 RLY Mileage History
- 14/06/2024146,179 mi
- 17/06/2024146,217 mi+38 mi
- 19/08/2026148,229 mi+2,012 mi
- 07/09/2026148,247 mi+18 mi
- 09/09/2026148,275 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 937 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VO03 RLY 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 (VO03 RLY) between June 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine around sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
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