2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · DH53 BBO
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 90,515 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026. Currently declared SORN. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,515 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DH53 BBO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 90,515 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DH53 BBO Mileage History
- 29/11/202388,431 mi
- 29/08/202590,515 mi+2,084 mi
Average of roughly 1,192 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
DH53 BBO 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 (DH53 BBO) between November 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
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