2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · YE53 OAM
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 25 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 132,561 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE53 OAM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
- 132,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE53 OAM 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 (YE53 OAM) between February 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
YE53 OAM Mileage History
- 03/02/2022127,401 mi
- 11/02/2023129,271 mi+1,870 mi
- 03/04/2024131,986 mi+2,715 mi
- 18/07/2025132,561 mi+575 mi
Average of roughly 1,494 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear Subframe CrackingSerious
The rear floor can tear where the subframe mounts attach to the shell, especially on early cars and six-cylinder manuals. Ignoring it risks major structural damage.
- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
Expansion tanks, radiators, thermostats, and plastic-impeller-era water pumps fail with age. One overheating event can ruin the alloy straight-six.
- VANOS Seal WearModerate
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