2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · OE53 LWC
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 96,125 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/06/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27/01/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- 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
- 1995cc
OE53 LWC Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2018
- 96,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 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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OE53 LWC Mileage History
- 22/11/200624,536 mi
- 22/11/200624,542 mi+6 mi
- 21/11/200733,090 mi+8,548 mi
- 08/12/200841,544 mi+8,454 mi
- 11/12/200951,939 mi+10,395 mi
- 08/12/201058,857 mi+6,918 mi
- 05/07/201162,921 mi+4,064 mi
- 13/12/201165,410 mi+2,489 mi
- 17/12/201165,410 mi
- 05/12/201271,623 mi+6,213 mi
- 24/01/20140 mi-71,623 mi
- 03/03/201477,981 mi+77,981 mi
- 05/03/201581,809 mi+3,828 mi
- 01/03/201684,131 mi+2,322 mi
- 02/03/201684,131 mi
- 28/02/201791,151 mi+7,020 mi
- 06/03/201791,159 mi+8 mi
- 11/06/201896,125 mi+4,966 mi
Average of roughly 6,198 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
OE53 LWC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (OE53 LWC) between November 2006 and June 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (3 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)”.
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