2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RF53 AZZ
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 229,096 miles. MOT expired on 14 Dec 2021. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Dec 2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 229,096 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.
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RF53 AZZ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/11/2020
- 229,096 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF53 AZZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (RF53 AZZ) between August 2006 and November 2020.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 30 November 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
RF53 AZZ Mileage History
- 31/08/200677,498 mi
- 14/12/200683,425 mi+5,927 mi
- 29/11/200797,362 mi+13,937 mi
- 30/11/200797,408 mi+46 mi
- 05/12/2008112,691 mi+15,283 mi
- 21/11/2009125,900 mi+13,209 mi
- 09/12/2010138,377 mi+12,477 mi
- 08/12/2011151,757 mi+13,380 mi
- 09/12/2011151,805 mi+48 mi
- 07/12/2012167,477 mi+15,672 mi
- 19/11/2013180,494 mi+13,017 mi
- 21/11/2013180,505 mi+11 mi
- 15/12/2014192,743 mi+12,238 mi
- 11/12/2015199,053 mi+6,310 mi
- 09/12/2016209,973 mi+10,920 mi
- 09/12/2016209,973 mi
- 12/12/2017216,284 mi+6,311 mi
- 12/12/2017216,285 mi+1 mi
- 07/12/2018222,684 mi+6,399 mi
- 07/12/2018222,684 mi
- 11/12/2019225,050 mi+2,366 mi
- 11/12/2019225,050 mi
- 30/11/2020229,096 mi+4,046 mi
Average of roughly 10,638 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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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