2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · EX53 ORN
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 117,268 miles. MOT expired on 02 Dec 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,268 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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EX53 ORN Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2021
- 117,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX53 ORN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (EX53 ORN) between August 2006 and December 2021.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))”; “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))”.
EX53 ORN Mileage History
- 18/08/200618,030 mi
- 21/08/200721,620 mi+3,590 mi
- 21/08/200721,620 mi
- 17/03/200824,405 mi+2,785 mi
- 03/11/200832,940 mi+8,535 mi
- 19/10/200940,710 mi+7,770 mi
- 19/10/200940,710 mi
- 01/11/201053,872 mi+13,162 mi
- 01/11/201053,872 mi
- 04/11/201161,168 mi+7,296 mi
- 24/10/201267,151 mi+5,983 mi
- 29/10/201375,298 mi+8,147 mi
- 05/11/201476,578 mi+1,280 mi
- 10/11/201476,578 mi
- 24/11/201591,679 mi+15,101 mi
- 24/11/201591,679 mi
- 21/11/201699,185 mi+7,506 mi
- 21/11/201699,185 mi
- 22/11/2017103,490 mi+4,305 mi
- 23/11/2017103,490 mi
- 22/11/2018108,229 mi+4,739 mi
- 21/11/2019114,671 mi+6,442 mi
- 30/11/2020116,583 mi+1,912 mi
- 03/12/2020116,601 mi+18 mi
- 02/12/2021117,268 mi+667 mi
Average of roughly 6,490 miles per year across 25 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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