2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FH53 VXR
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 219,854 miles. MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 219,854 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FH53 VXR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
- 219,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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FH53 VXR Mileage History
- 25/03/2022198,484 mi
- 24/03/2023202,916 mi+4,432 mi
- 22/03/2024205,959 mi+3,043 mi
- 24/04/2025219,834 mi+13,875 mi
- 25/04/2025219,854 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 6,925 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FH53 VXR 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 (FH53 VXR) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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