2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RA53 LCV
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 202,055 miles. MOT valid until 28/07/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,055 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1995cc
RA53 LCV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 202,055 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RA53 LCV Mileage History
- 22/09/2022198,426 mi
- 28/07/2025199,461 mi+1,035 mi
- 25/07/2026205,033 mi+5,572 mi
- 30/07/2026202,055 mi-2,978 mi
Average of roughly 942 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RA53 LCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (RA53 LCV) between September 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 July 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
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