2003 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · MA53 FRX
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 27/09/2003. Recorded mileage 154,147 miles. MOT valid until 02/06/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,147 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- 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
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2171cc
MA53 FRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2026
- 154,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MA53 FRX Mileage History
- 01/06/2022134,077 mi
- 01/06/2023139,354 mi+5,277 mi
- 04/06/2024143,075 mi+3,721 mi
- 31/05/2025149,860 mi+6,785 mi
- 30/05/2026154,147 mi+4,287 mi
Average of roughly 5,024 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MA53 FRX 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 (MA53 FRX) between June 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 27 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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.
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