2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · GU53 AHF
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2004. Recorded mileage 141,235 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/01/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02/07/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2494cc
GU53 AHF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2025
- 141,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
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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GU53 AHF Mileage History
- 17/01/2023135,509 mi
- 25/01/2024138,539 mi+3,030 mi
- 25/01/2024138,539 mi
- 28/01/2025141,234 mi+2,695 mi
- 29/01/2025141,235 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,815 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GU53 AHF 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 (GU53 AHF) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2025 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), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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