2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LD53 VVN
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 139,818 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,818 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.
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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LD53 VVN Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2021
- 139,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LD53 VVN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (LD53 VVN) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 October 2021 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: Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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))”.
LD53 VVN Mileage History
- 05/10/2021139,816 mi
- 05/10/2021139,818 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,616 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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