2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · KC53 UUK
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18/12/2003. Recorded mileage 153,748 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/01/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,748 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1995cc
KC53 UUK Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2023
- 153,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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KC53 UUK Mileage History
- 07/04/200617,412 mi
- 25/04/200617,417 mi+5 mi
- 26/03/200732,969 mi+15,552 mi
- 27/03/200732,970 mi+1 mi
- 03/04/200851,987 mi+19,017 mi
- 22/04/200970,592 mi+18,605 mi
- 22/04/200970,592 mi
- 07/04/201083,039 mi+12,447 mi
- 07/04/201083,039 mi
- 12/05/201191,955 mi+8,916 mi
- 11/05/201296,204 mi+4,249 mi
- 13/05/2013102,940 mi+6,736 mi
- 13/05/2014107,415 mi+4,475 mi
- 01/06/2015112,285 mi+4,870 mi
- 29/07/2016117,300 mi+5,015 mi
- 07/08/2017122,510 mi+5,210 mi
- 29/10/2018127,273 mi+4,763 mi
- 22/10/2019130,561 mi+3,288 mi
- 26/10/2020134,926 mi+4,365 mi
- 27/01/2022144,618 mi+9,692 mi
- 01/02/2023153,748 mi+9,130 mi
- 01/02/2023153,748 mi
Average of roughly 8,105 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
KC53 UUK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (KC53 UUK) between April 2006 and February 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))”.
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