2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · PJ53 MVG
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 204,991 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/01/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,991 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 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
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1995cc
PJ53 MVG Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/01/2018
- 204,991 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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PJ53 MVG Mileage History
- 05/12/200689,295 mi
- 10/12/2007112,903 mi+23,608 mi
- 12/12/2007112,903 mi
- 15/12/2007113,048 mi+145 mi
- 13/12/2008121,076 mi+8,028 mi
- 15/12/2009130,505 mi+9,429 mi
- 04/01/2011138,639 mi+8,134 mi
- 31/12/2011145,726 mi+7,087 mi
- 10/12/2012153,249 mi+7,523 mi
- 04/01/2014163,723 mi+10,474 mi
- 03/01/2015173,833 mi+10,110 mi
- 03/01/2015173,833 mi
- 31/12/2015185,257 mi+11,424 mi
- 05/01/2017195,785 mi+10,528 mi
- 20/12/2017204,978 mi+9,193 mi
- 04/01/2018204,991 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 10,439 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
PJ53 MVG 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 (PJ53 MVG) between December 2006 and January 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 January 2018 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: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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