2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · FE53 GTY
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 177,704 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,704 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE53 GTY Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 177,704 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE53 GTY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (FE53 GTY) between August 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4”.
FE53 GTY Mileage History
- 25/08/200641,269 mi
- 23/08/200751,507 mi+10,238 mi
- 06/09/200861,664 mi+10,157 mi
- 26/08/200969,884 mi+8,220 mi
- 01/09/201078,190 mi+8,306 mi
- 04/09/201078,190 mi
- 02/09/201183,410 mi+5,220 mi
- 29/08/201291,005 mi+7,595 mi
- 29/08/201291,005 mi
- 12/10/2013102,018 mi+11,013 mi
- 15/10/2014114,603 mi+12,585 mi
- 04/07/2015122,789 mi+8,186 mi
- 10/07/2015122,793 mi+4 mi
- 02/09/2016134,542 mi+11,749 mi
- 15/02/2017134,548 mi+6 mi
- 26/10/2019134,713 mi+165 mi
- 09/01/2021135,091 mi+378 mi
- 05/01/2022143,544 mi+8,453 mi
- 05/01/2022143,544 mi
- 07/01/2023158,877 mi+15,333 mi
- 06/01/2024167,966 mi+9,089 mi
- 06/01/2024167,966 mi
- 29/01/2025175,162 mi+7,196 mi
- 23/01/2026177,704 mi+2,542 mi
Average of roughly 7,027 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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