2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LR53 NCV
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 169,793 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2017. 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 30 Mar 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Jan 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,793 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 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.
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.
LR53 NCV Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2016
- 169,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR53 NCV 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 (LR53 NCV) between February 2007 and March 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)”.
LR53 NCV Mileage History
- 01/02/200793,941 mi
- 03/02/200793,941 mi
- 23/01/2008125,513 mi+31,572 mi
- 09/03/2009130,159 mi+4,646 mi
- 20/03/2010132,924 mi+2,765 mi
- 19/03/2011135,596 mi+2,672 mi
- 19/03/2012141,330 mi+5,734 mi
- 31/03/2013148,098 mi+6,768 mi
- 15/03/2014155,556 mi+7,458 mi
- 24/03/2015161,327 mi+5,771 mi
- 12/03/2016169,793 mi+8,466 mi
Average of roughly 8,328 miles per year across 11 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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