2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · RY53 KWT
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 64,681 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 13/10/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25/11/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,681 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- 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
- 2494cc
RY53 KWT Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2013
- 64,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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RY53 KWT Mileage History
- 06/09/200627,617 mi
- 30/08/200738,697 mi+11,080 mi
- 13/09/200847,273 mi+8,576 mi
- 10/11/200953,875 mi+6,602 mi
- 23/11/201057,332 mi+3,457 mi
- 15/11/201160,820 mi+3,488 mi
- 03/01/201363,289 mi+2,469 mi
- 14/10/201364,681 mi+1,392 mi
Average of roughly 5,217 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
RY53 KWT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (RY53 KWT) between September 2006 and October 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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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