2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · CV53 FCN
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 198,920 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2013. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,920 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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CV53 FCN Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2012
- 198,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV53 FCN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (CV53 FCN) between August 2006 and October 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2012 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
CV53 FCN Mileage History
- 26/08/200676,687 mi
- 07/09/2007111,509 mi+34,822 mi
- 05/09/2008137,393 mi+25,884 mi
- 15/09/2008137,746 mi+353 mi
- 18/09/2009155,299 mi+17,553 mi
- 25/09/2009155,823 mi+524 mi
- 27/09/2010173,992 mi+18,169 mi
- 27/09/2010173,992 mi
- 27/10/2011190,971 mi+16,979 mi
- 28/10/2011191,071 mi+100 mi
- 29/10/2012198,920 mi+7,849 mi
Average of roughly 19,788 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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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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