2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RN53 KZB
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29/12/2003. Recorded mileage 193,548 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 22/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2979cc
RN53 KZB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 193,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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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RN53 KZB Mileage History
- 22/06/2023186,825 mi
- 17/06/2024191,892 mi+5,067 mi
- 17/06/2024191,982 mi+90 mi
- 24/09/2025193,548 mi+1,566 mi
Average of roughly 2,977 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RN53 KZB 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 (RN53 KZB) between June 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 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 (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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