2003 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · AF53 MLZ
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 04 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 204,367 miles. MOT valid until 07 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,367 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AF53 MLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2026
- 204,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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: Average
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AF53 MLZ Mileage History
- 29/01/2024188,298 mi
- 01/02/2024188,339 mi+41 mi
- 07/03/2025197,302 mi+8,963 mi
- 08/03/2025197,303 mi+1 mi
- 14/02/2026204,367 mi+7,064 mi
Average of roughly 7,856 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AF53 MLZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (AF53 MLZ) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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