2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · EY53 USU
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 113,941 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,941 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY53 USU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/09/2026
- 113,941 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY53 USU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (EY53 USU) between December 2021 and September 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened binding / (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
EY53 USU Mileage History
- 21/12/2021113,215 mi
- 30/09/2026113,941 mi+726 mi
Average of roughly 152 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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