2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BN53 GOX
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 206,262 miles. MOT expired on 05 Mar 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,262 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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BN53 GOX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2025
- 206,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BN53 GOX 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 (BN53 GOX) between March 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BN53 GOX Mileage History
- 05/03/2022188,365 mi
- 01/03/2023195,777 mi+7,412 mi
- 06/03/2024201,474 mi+5,697 mi
- 06/03/2024201,474 mi
- 26/02/2025206,262 mi+4,788 mi
Average of roughly 6,002 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Subframe CrackingSerious
The rear floor can tear where the subframe mounts attach to the shell, especially on early cars and six-cylinder manuals. Ignoring it risks major structural damage.
- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
Expansion tanks, radiators, thermostats, and plastic-impeller-era water pumps fail with age. One overheating event can ruin the alloy straight-six.
- VANOS Seal WearModerate
The VANOS seals harden with age, flattening low-end torque and making the engine feel lethargic or uneven through the mid-range.
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