2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · FE53 VVD
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 158,771 miles. MOT valid until 18/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,771 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1995cc
FE53 VVD Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 158,771 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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FE53 VVD Mileage History
- 21/09/200635,557 mi
- 28/09/200635,859 mi+302 mi
- 15/11/200636,346 mi+487 mi
- 06/11/200743,039 mi+6,693 mi
- 20/10/200850,654 mi+7,615 mi
- 31/10/200958,313 mi+7,659 mi
- 04/11/201065,938 mi+7,625 mi
- 31/10/201175,805 mi+9,867 mi
- 25/10/201282,933 mi+7,128 mi
- 19/10/201392,350 mi+9,417 mi
- 04/11/2014101,095 mi+8,745 mi
- 07/11/2014101,128 mi+33 mi
- 17/10/2015110,640 mi+9,512 mi
- 02/11/2016118,890 mi+8,250 mi
- 31/10/2017128,457 mi+9,567 mi
- 01/11/2017128,457 mi
- 17/10/2018136,970 mi+8,513 mi
- 24/10/2019142,482 mi+5,512 mi
- 30/10/2020144,693 mi+2,211 mi
- 28/10/2021145,977 mi+1,284 mi
- 29/10/2021145,979 mi+2 mi
- 08/11/2022147,154 mi+1,175 mi
- 08/11/2023150,612 mi+3,458 mi
- 08/11/2023150,615 mi+3 mi
- 28/10/2024155,072 mi+4,457 mi
- 19/11/2025158,771 mi+3,699 mi
- 19/11/2025158,771 mi
Average of roughly 6,430 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
FE53 VVD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (FE53 VVD) between September 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 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: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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