2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · MT53 WUR
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 140,578 miles. MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT53 WUR Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2026
- 140,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT53 WUR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (MT53 WUR) between November 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system middle of car, marked with chalk (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
MT53 WUR Mileage History
- 30/11/200621,049 mi
- 24/11/200728,296 mi+7,247 mi
- 23/12/200836,364 mi+8,068 mi
- 21/12/200944,052 mi+7,688 mi
- 22/12/201060,921 mi+16,869 mi
- 10/12/201175,026 mi+14,105 mi
- 28/12/201290,520 mi+15,494 mi
- 27/12/2013106,407 mi+15,887 mi
- 08/12/2014109,921 mi+3,514 mi
- 21/12/2015112,199 mi+2,278 mi
- 07/12/2016114,570 mi+2,371 mi
- 20/04/2018116,342 mi+1,772 mi
- 26/04/2019121,643 mi+5,301 mi
- 28/09/2020123,725 mi+2,082 mi
- 25/11/2021126,814 mi+3,089 mi
- 08/12/2022129,071 mi+2,257 mi
- 08/12/2022129,071 mi
- 24/10/2025130,765 mi+1,694 mi
- 21/10/2026140,578 mi+9,813 mi
Average of roughly 6,010 miles per year across 19 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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