2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · GL53 HGP
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 164,589 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL53 HGP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 164,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL53 HGP 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 (GL53 HGP) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 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 (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
GL53 HGP Mileage History
- 14/12/2023155,514 mi
- 18/12/2023155,584 mi+70 mi
- 18/12/2024161,010 mi+5,426 mi
- 27/12/2024161,027 mi+17 mi
- 19/01/2026164,589 mi+3,562 mi
Average of roughly 4,321 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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