2003 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · ST53 FJU
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2003. Recorded mileage 127,202 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,202 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- 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
- 2171cc
ST53 FJU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2022
- 127,202 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 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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ST53 FJU Mileage History
- 08/10/2021121,132 mi
- 02/11/2022127,181 mi+6,049 mi
- 23/11/2022127,188 mi+7 mi
- 25/11/2022127,202 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 5,366 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
ST53 FJU 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 (ST53 FJU) between October 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2022 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: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strengt”.
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