2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LT53 DTV
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 117,733 miles. MOT status: Expired. 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 01/07/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26/01/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,733 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1995cc
LT53 DTV Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2021
- 117,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LT53 DTV Mileage History
- 10/08/200628,331 mi
- 21/09/200736,339 mi+8,008 mi
- 21/08/200839,614 mi+3,275 mi
- 26/08/200945,077 mi+5,463 mi
- 21/06/201049,474 mi+4,397 mi
- 27/05/201156,873 mi+7,399 mi
- 19/06/201265,631 mi+8,758 mi
- 27/06/201372,576 mi+6,945 mi
- 20/06/201477,717 mi+5,141 mi
- 09/10/201580,504 mi+2,787 mi
- 11/10/201682,919 mi+2,415 mi
- 11/10/201682,919 mi
- 16/10/201791,521 mi+8,602 mi
- 15/02/201997,660 mi+6,139 mi
- 27/02/201997,811 mi+151 mi
- 18/03/2020116,399 mi+18,588 mi
- 21/06/2021117,733 mi+1,334 mi
- 02/07/2021117,733 mi
Average of roughly 6,003 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
LT53 DTV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (LT53 DTV) between August 2006 and July 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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