2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · WM03 HSD
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 176,336 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,336 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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WM03 HSD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2022
- 176,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM03 HSD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (WM03 HSD) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 August 2022 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: Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
WM03 HSD Mileage History
- 17/08/2022176,336 mi
- 23/08/2022176,336 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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