2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · YF03 GLM
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 120,453 miles. MOT expired on 03 Feb 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Feb 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,453 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.
YF03 GLM Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2017
- 120,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF03 GLM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (YF03 GLM) between February 2006 and February 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively damaged (8.2.2)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”.
YF03 GLM Mileage History
- 09/02/20065,515 mi
- 14/02/200721,776 mi+16,261 mi
- 15/02/200721,809 mi+33 mi
- 13/02/200838,604 mi+16,795 mi
- 13/02/200838,604 mi
- 12/01/200952,847 mi+14,243 mi
- 12/01/200952,847 mi
- 30/01/201036,777 mi-16,070 mi
- 26/01/201175,563 mi+38,786 mi
- 25/01/201284,246 mi+8,683 mi
- 26/01/201284,248 mi+2 mi
- 28/01/201393,092 mi+8,844 mi
- 27/01/2014101,826 mi+8,734 mi
- 28/01/2014101,827 mi+1 mi
- 27/01/2015109,196 mi+7,369 mi
- 27/01/2016116,223 mi+7,027 mi
- 28/01/2016116,243 mi+20 mi
- 04/02/2017120,453 mi+4,210 mi
- 04/02/2017120,453 mi
- 04/02/2017120,453 mi
Average of roughly 10,461 miles per year across 20 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: Poor
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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