2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · W88 FEM
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 152,974 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,974 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.
W88 FEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 152,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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W88 FEM Mileage History
- 07/11/2022135,813 mi
- 05/01/2024147,002 mi+11,189 mi
- 12/02/2025152,768 mi+5,766 mi
- 25/02/2025152,770 mi+2 mi
- 04/03/2026152,974 mi+204 mi
Average of roughly 5,167 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W88 FEM 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 (W88 FEM) between November 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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