2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · KL53 OVA
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 121,855 miles. MOT expired on 30 Dec 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Dec 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Aug 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 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.
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.
KL53 OVA Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/12/2015
- 121,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KL53 OVA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (KL53 OVA) between September 2006 and December 2015.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 December 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
KL53 OVA Mileage History
- 23/09/200621,172 mi
- 18/01/200722,406 mi+1,234 mi
- 09/01/200837,456 mi+15,050 mi
- 04/02/200950,786 mi+13,330 mi
- 20/02/201061,663 mi+10,877 mi
- 31/01/201170,553 mi+8,890 mi
- 31/01/201170,555 mi+2 mi
- 29/12/201179,894 mi+9,339 mi
- 18/12/201290,005 mi+10,111 mi
- 20/12/2013101,610 mi+11,605 mi
- 12/12/2014113,387 mi+11,777 mi
- 31/12/2015121,855 mi+8,468 mi
Average of roughly 10,861 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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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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