2003 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · LM53 FZB
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 189,061 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jan 2025. 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 01 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,061 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- 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.
LM53 FZB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2024
- 189,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM53 FZB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (LM53 FZB) between March 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 January 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 (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 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 Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
LM53 FZB Mileage History
- 30/03/2022187,422 mi
- 30/03/2022187,424 mi+2 mi
- 02/01/2024189,061 mi+1,637 mi
- 02/01/2024189,061 mi
Average of roughly 931 miles per year across 4 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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