2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · AT53 BXM
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 99,817 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11 Jan 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,817 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AT53 BXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2024
- 99,817 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AT53 BXM 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 (AT53 BXM) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2024 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
AT53 BXM Mileage History
- 11/07/202294,216 mi
- 22/07/202294,219 mi+3 mi
- 05/07/202394,920 mi+701 mi
- 11/07/202499,810 mi+4,890 mi
- 17/07/202499,817 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 2,776 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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