2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LF53 NHP
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 83,498 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/12/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/10/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,498 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2494cc
LF53 NHP Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2019
- 83,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LF53 NHP Mileage History
- 11/09/200631,303 mi
- 15/09/200746,072 mi+14,769 mi
- 04/02/200847,609 mi+1,537 mi
- 18/03/200949,619 mi+2,010 mi
- 23/04/201051,418 mi+1,799 mi
- 26/05/201153,287 mi+1,869 mi
- 07/06/201254,905 mi+1,618 mi
- 07/06/201254,905 mi
- 24/05/201361,551 mi+6,646 mi
- 30/05/201361,897 mi+346 mi
- 28/03/201466,538 mi+4,641 mi
- 29/03/201466,538 mi
- 20/04/201570,639 mi+4,101 mi
- 23/02/201779,299 mi+8,660 mi
- 18/06/201881,023 mi+1,724 mi
- 17/06/201983,498 mi+2,475 mi
Average of roughly 4,089 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
LF53 NHP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (LF53 NHP) between September 2006 and June 2019.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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