2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LS53 YMA
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 55,390 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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.
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LS53 YMA Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 55,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS53 YMA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (LS53 YMA) between November 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (21 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
LS53 YMA Mileage History
- 13/11/20066,499 mi
- 19/11/20078,244 mi+1,745 mi
- 29/10/200811,028 mi+2,784 mi
- 09/11/200913,522 mi+2,494 mi
- 01/11/201016,012 mi+2,490 mi
- 22/11/201119,031 mi+3,019 mi
- 05/11/201221,584 mi+2,553 mi
- 11/11/201324,529 mi+2,945 mi
- 12/11/201426,928 mi+2,399 mi
- 12/11/201426,928 mi
- 10/10/201529,238 mi+2,310 mi
- 01/11/201630,822 mi+1,584 mi
- 01/11/201630,822 mi
- 28/10/201732,349 mi+1,527 mi
- 05/10/201834,616 mi+2,267 mi
- 05/10/201938,130 mi+3,514 mi
- 05/10/201938,130 mi
- 20/10/202040,341 mi+2,211 mi
- 30/10/202142,454 mi+2,113 mi
- 04/10/202245,428 mi+2,974 mi
- 21/10/202351,288 mi+5,860 mi
- 14/01/202552,359 mi+1,071 mi
- 14/01/202655,390 mi+3,031 mi
- 15/01/202655,390 mi
Average of roughly 2,550 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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