2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · FL53 YCD
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 06/10/2003. Recorded mileage 174,525 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/02/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2979cc
FL53 YCD Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2024
- 174,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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FL53 YCD Mileage History
- 28/06/200624,841 mi
- 06/02/200732,262 mi+7,421 mi
- 01/02/200844,213 mi+11,951 mi
- 24/01/200955,193 mi+10,980 mi
- 24/01/200955,193 mi
- 26/01/201061,122 mi+5,929 mi
- 02/02/201163,991 mi+2,869 mi
- 01/02/201268,150 mi+4,159 mi
- 01/02/201268,150 mi
- 24/01/201372,771 mi+4,621 mi
- 21/01/201479,662 mi+6,891 mi
- 02/02/201588,846 mi+9,184 mi
- 02/02/201588,846 mi
- 16/04/2016115,338 mi+26,492 mi
- 01/04/2017138,488 mi+23,150 mi
- 06/04/2017138,600 mi+112 mi
- 24/04/2018147,343 mi+8,743 mi
- 07/02/2019157,022 mi+9,679 mi
- 21/02/2020162,689 mi+5,667 mi
- 23/02/2021169,704 mi+7,015 mi
- 23/02/2021169,704 mi
- 12/02/2022169,706 mi+2 mi
- 12/02/2022169,706 mi
- 08/02/2023174,332 mi+4,626 mi
- 21/02/2024174,525 mi+193 mi
Average of roughly 8,480 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
FL53 YCD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (FL53 YCD) between June 2006 and February 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2024 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 (26 issues), Tyres (23 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 70 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)”.
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