2003 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · ML53 POF
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 170,495 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,495 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML53 POF Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 170,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML53 POF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (ML53 POF) between October 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
ML53 POF Mileage History
- 19/10/200652,592 mi
- 04/10/200769,296 mi+16,704 mi
- 28/08/200882,757 mi+13,461 mi
- 30/08/200882,757 mi
- 05/09/200990,936 mi+8,179 mi
- 05/09/200990,936 mi
- 27/08/201098,520 mi+7,584 mi
- 02/09/2011107,225 mi+8,705 mi
- 03/09/2011107,294 mi+69 mi
- 29/08/2012115,483 mi+8,189 mi
- 04/09/2012115,483 mi
- 10/08/2013122,850 mi+7,367 mi
- 10/08/2013122,850 mi
- 03/12/2014131,970 mi+9,120 mi
- 15/12/2014131,790 mi-180 mi
- 03/03/2016141,284 mi+9,494 mi
- 08/04/2017141,905 mi+621 mi
- 08/04/2017141,905 mi
- 05/05/2018143,039 mi+1,134 mi
- 27/04/2019145,331 mi+2,292 mi
- 27/04/2019145,331 mi
- 05/11/2020150,278 mi+4,947 mi
- 06/11/2021152,791 mi+2,513 mi
- 03/11/2022155,711 mi+2,920 mi
- 27/11/2023161,122 mi+5,411 mi
- 22/11/2024165,281 mi+4,159 mi
- 14/11/2025170,267 mi+4,986 mi
- 24/11/2025170,486 mi+219 mi
- 01/12/2025170,495 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 6,167 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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