2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · RF53 NKD
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 23/11/2003. Recorded mileage 163,363 miles. MOT valid until 22/08/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,363 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2494cc
RF53 NKD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 163,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 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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RF53 NKD Mileage History
- 18/08/2023151,134 mi
- 02/08/2024154,412 mi+3,278 mi
- 08/08/2024154,415 mi+3 mi
- 24/07/2025156,803 mi+2,388 mi
- 21/08/2026163,363 mi+6,560 mi
Average of roughly 4,065 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF53 NKD 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 NKD) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 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 (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value does not hold (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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