2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · WM03 WZX
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 157,571 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jun 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,571 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.
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.
WM03 WZX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2025
- 157,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM03 WZX 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 (WM03 WZX) between April 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 June 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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.
WM03 WZX Mileage History
- 23/04/2022157,415 mi
- 12/04/2023157,671 mi+256 mi
- 15/05/2024157,800 mi+129 mi
- 09/06/2025157,571 mi-229 mi
- 09/06/2025157,571 mi
Average of roughly 50 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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