2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RA53 LTF
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19/11/2003. Recorded mileage 156,452 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/10/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,452 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 LTF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2022
- 156,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres 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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RA53 LTF Mileage History
- 21/10/2021141,477 mi
- 21/10/2021141,477 mi
- 20/10/2022156,452 mi+14,975 mi
Average of roughly 15,016 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
RA53 LTF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (RA53 LTF) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2022 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 (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
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