2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RF53 AGZ
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2003. Recorded mileage 155,745 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/01/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/08/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,745 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1995cc
RF53 AGZ Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2021
- 155,745 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
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.
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RF53 AGZ Mileage History
- 31/10/200634,459 mi
- 02/11/200634,554 mi+95 mi
- 07/11/200746,466 mi+11,912 mi
- 09/01/200950,264 mi+3,798 mi
- 09/01/200950,264 mi
- 29/01/201060,760 mi+10,496 mi
- 07/01/201174,324 mi+13,564 mi
- 07/01/201174,324 mi
- 18/01/201285,905 mi+11,581 mi
- 19/01/201285,905 mi
- 24/01/201390,990 mi+5,085 mi
- 13/01/201496,812 mi+5,822 mi
- 19/01/2015101,665 mi+4,853 mi
- 19/01/2015101,666 mi+1 mi
- 12/01/2016105,527 mi+3,861 mi
- 19/01/2017116,933 mi+11,406 mi
- 19/01/2017117,003 mi+70 mi
- 23/01/2018125,442 mi+8,439 mi
- 26/01/2018125,500 mi+58 mi
- 29/01/2019130,508 mi+5,008 mi
- 30/01/2019130,521 mi+13 mi
- 29/01/2020140,321 mi+9,800 mi
- 27/01/2021155,744 mi+15,423 mi
- 27/01/2021155,745 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,516 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
RF53 AGZ 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 (RF53 AGZ) between October 2006 and January 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 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 (16 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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