2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RF53 AEE
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28/10/2003. Recorded mileage 202,506 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2979cc
RF53 AEE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2025
- 202,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
RF53 AEE Mileage History
- 12/01/2023186,605 mi
- 15/01/2024194,360 mi+7,755 mi
- 22/01/2024194,466 mi+106 mi
- 10/01/2025202,475 mi+8,009 mi
- 17/01/2025202,506 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 7,889 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF53 AEE 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 (RF53 AEE) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Emissions unable to be completed engine running fault (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (RF53 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as RF53AEE.