2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · NG53 NKA
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 86,933 miles. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,933 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG53 NKA Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2021
- 86,933 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG53 NKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (NG53 NKA) between November 2006 and November 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Retro fit 19 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
NG53 NKA Mileage History
- 29/11/200621,496 mi
- 29/11/200621,496 mi
- 06/11/200727,723 mi+6,227 mi
- 13/11/200832,770 mi+5,047 mi
- 17/11/200937,974 mi+5,204 mi
- 23/11/201041,677 mi+3,703 mi
- 30/11/201145,300 mi+3,623 mi
- 01/11/201248,938 mi+3,638 mi
- 01/11/201248,938 mi
- 31/01/201454,071 mi+5,133 mi
- 07/02/201454,073 mi+2 mi
- 06/02/201559,501 mi+5,428 mi
- 09/02/201559,501 mi
- 01/03/201662,106 mi+2,605 mi
- 08/03/201662,113 mi+7 mi
- 16/03/201763,844 mi+1,731 mi
- 20/04/201869,471 mi+5,627 mi
- 08/07/201975,389 mi+5,918 mi
- 22/07/201975,400 mi+11 mi
- 22/10/202077,507 mi+2,107 mi
- 13/11/202077,512 mi+5 mi
- 23/11/202077,514 mi+2 mi
- 26/11/202186,932 mi+9,418 mi
- 29/11/202186,933 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,362 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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