2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LM53 YCY
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30/12/2003. Recorded mileage 118,972 miles. MOT valid until 28/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2500cc
LM53 YCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 118,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LM53 YCY Mileage History
- 27/03/2024114,349 mi
- 26/03/2025116,215 mi+1,866 mi
- 28/03/2025116,217 mi+2 mi
- 26/03/2026118,972 mi+2,755 mi
- 30/03/2026118,972 mi
Average of roughly 2,304 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LM53 YCY 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 YCY) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 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 (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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