2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · AK53 VPL
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 189,440 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,440 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK53 VPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 189,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK53 VPL 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 (AK53 VPL) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 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: “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))”.
AK53 VPL Mileage History
- 27/03/2024176,887 mi
- 24/03/2025184,083 mi+7,196 mi
- 01/04/2025184,170 mi+87 mi
- 19/03/2026189,412 mi+5,242 mi
- 02/04/2026189,440 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 6,229 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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