2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LM53 FZT
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 20 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 158,282 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LM53 FZT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2025
- 158,282 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LM53 FZT Mileage History
- 16/03/2023154,885 mi
- 16/03/2023154,887 mi+2 mi
- 09/04/2024156,732 mi+1,845 mi
- 09/04/2024156,732 mi
- 10/04/2025158,282 mi+1,550 mi
Average of roughly 1,641 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LM53 FZT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (LM53 FZT) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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