The road tax status for LJ53 OAW is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for LJ53 OAW?

The MOT for LJ53 OAW is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 July 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of LJ53 OAW?

The recorded mileage for LJ53 OAW is 167,559 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is LJ53 OAW ULEZ compliant?

No, LJ53 OAW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · LJ53 OAW

LJ53 OAW

2003 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 02/09/2003. Recorded mileage 167,559 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 08/07/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 167,559 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 08/07/2025

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Mileage: 167,559 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2003
Engine: 2926cc

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LJ53 OAW Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2024
167,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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LJ53 OAW Mileage History

16/12/2021161,594 mi
22/12/2021161,598 mi+4 mi
16/03/2023164,908 mi+3,310 mi
21/03/2023164,920 mi+12 mi
10/07/2024167,559 mi+2,639 mi

Average of roughly 2,325 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LJ53 OAW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Sept 2026, 15:19

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (LJ53 OAW) between December 2021 and July 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 10 July 2024 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: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.

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