2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · WH03 BAZ
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 83,474 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,474 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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.
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WH03 BAZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 83,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WH03 BAZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (WH03 BAZ) between May 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Emissions unable to be completed vehicle misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
WH03 BAZ Mileage History
- 25/05/202380,589 mi
- 08/06/202380,589 mi
- 11/11/202482,621 mi+2,032 mi
- 10/11/202583,474 mi+853 mi
Average of roughly 1,171 miles per year across 4 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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