2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YD53 HHF
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 170,606 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/05/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14/05/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,606 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
YD53 HHF Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2015
- 170,606 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 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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YD53 HHF Mileage History
- 23/08/200669,137 mi
- 27/06/200775,914 mi+6,777 mi
- 29/06/200775,922 mi+8 mi
- 31/05/200888,485 mi+12,563 mi
- 13/06/200999,325 mi+10,840 mi
- 05/06/2010110,537 mi+11,212 mi
- 05/06/2010110,537 mi
- 07/05/2011119,674 mi+9,137 mi
- 27/04/2012132,409 mi+12,735 mi
- 29/04/2013145,049 mi+12,640 mi
- 02/05/2013145,050 mi+1 mi
- 14/04/2014157,283 mi+12,233 mi
- 16/04/2014157,288 mi+5 mi
- 29/04/2015170,606 mi+13,318 mi
Average of roughly 11,687 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
YD53 HHF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (YD53 HHF) between August 2006 and April 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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