2003 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · LT53 KXO
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 162,271 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,271 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT53 KXO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2023
- 162,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
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LT53 KXO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (LT53 KXO) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
LT53 KXO Mileage History
- 17/10/2022151,127 mi
- 19/10/2023162,271 mi+11,144 mi
Average of roughly 11,093 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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