2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · LJ53 WTK
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 85,775 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jan 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jan 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06 May 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,775 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.
LJ53 WTK Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2015
- 85,775 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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LJ53 WTK Mileage History
- 29/01/200725,782 mi
- 24/01/200827,682 mi+1,900 mi
- 22/01/200930,003 mi+2,321 mi
- 26/01/201032,463 mi+2,460 mi
- 29/01/201032,474 mi+11 mi
- 26/01/201134,719 mi+2,245 mi
- 04/01/201238,960 mi+4,241 mi
- 26/01/201350,488 mi+11,528 mi
- 26/01/201350,488 mi
- 18/01/201466,030 mi+15,542 mi
- 17/01/201585,775 mi+19,745 mi
Average of roughly 7,530 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
LJ53 WTK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (LJ53 WTK) between January 2007 and January 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2015 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 (20 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”.
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