2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · GJ53 KPV
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 241,975 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 241,975 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GJ53 KPV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 241,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ53 KPV 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 (GJ53 KPV) between October 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
GJ53 KPV Mileage History
- 04/10/2023239,141 mi
- 04/10/2023239,145 mi+4 mi
- 02/04/2025240,603 mi+1,458 mi
- 11/05/2026241,971 mi+1,368 mi
- 12/05/2026241,975 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,088 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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