2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · OX53 APR
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 204,099 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/02/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,099 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1995cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
OX53 APR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2025
- 204,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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OX53 APR Mileage History
- 07/01/2022191,617 mi
- 10/01/2022191,644 mi+27 mi
- 11/01/2023198,192 mi+6,548 mi
- 08/02/2024203,738 mi+5,546 mi
- 10/02/2025204,099 mi+361 mi
Average of roughly 4,034 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OX53 APR 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 (OX53 APR) between January 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 February 2025 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: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
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