2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · FB53 FSP
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 90,432 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jun 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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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FB53 FSP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 15/12/2025
- 90,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FB53 FSP 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 (FB53 FSP) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no ”; “Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
FB53 FSP Mileage History
- 30/11/202288,290 mi
- 14/12/202288,292 mi+2 mi
- 07/06/202489,606 mi+1,314 mi
- 08/06/202489,606 mi
- 15/12/202590,432 mi+826 mi
Average of roughly 704 miles per year across 5 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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