The road tax status for RF53 AHO is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for RF53 AHO?

The MOT for RF53 AHO is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 November 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of RF53 AHO?

The recorded mileage for RF53 AHO is 154,028 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is RF53 AHO ULEZ compliant?

No, RF53 AHO does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does RF53 AHO have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, RF53 AHO is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

Outstanding Recall

2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RF53 AHO

RF53 AHO

2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 154,028 miles. MOT expired on 11 Nov 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 2003 · Reading
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Expired on 11 Nov 2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 154,028 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

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Fuel Type

Diesel

Year

2003

Engine

1995cc

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RF53 AHO Key Findings

26 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2023
154,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
8 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT

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RF53 AHO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Oct 2026, 05:49

MOT Analysis

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26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (RF53 AHO) between October 2006 and October 2023.

The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 21 October 2023 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: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))”.

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RF53 AHO Mileage History

25/10/200630,228 mi
01/11/200736,829 mi+6,601 mi
22/10/200843,772 mi+6,943 mi
12/11/200952,598 mi+8,826 mi
02/11/201060,098 mi+7,500 mi
09/11/201170,045 mi+9,947 mi
10/11/201170,050 mi+5 mi
09/11/201280,086 mi+10,036 mi
10/11/201280,089 mi+3 mi
31/10/201389,919 mi+9,830 mi
29/10/201498,213 mi+8,294 mi
11/11/2015108,590 mi+10,377 mi
11/11/2015108,590 mi
01/11/2016114,986 mi+6,396 mi
01/11/2016114,986 mi
07/11/2017124,476 mi+9,490 mi
07/11/2017124,476 mi
27/10/2018128,895 mi+4,419 mi
29/10/2019137,483 mi+8,588 mi
30/10/2019137,483 mi
03/11/2020144,966 mi+7,483 mi
10/11/2020145,077 mi+111 mi
01/11/2021148,583 mi+3,506 mi
07/11/2022152,131 mi+3,548 mi
07/11/2022152,131 mi
21/10/2023154,028 mi+1,897 mi

Average of roughly 7,288 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed

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Good MOT pass rate (75%)

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Outstanding recall notice

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