2003 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YF53 WRE
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07/11/2003. Recorded mileage 209,009 miles. MOT valid until 16/11/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1995cc
YF53 WRE Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 209,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 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: 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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YF53 WRE Mileage History
- 06/11/200653,786 mi
- 02/11/200763,717 mi+9,931 mi
- 02/11/200763,717 mi
- 20/10/200872,424 mi+8,707 mi
- 23/10/200872,498 mi+74 mi
- 30/10/200984,441 mi+11,943 mi
- 16/10/201093,658 mi+9,217 mi
- 31/10/2011102,551 mi+8,893 mi
- 15/10/2012112,564 mi+10,013 mi
- 15/10/2012112,564 mi
- 31/10/2013119,149 mi+6,585 mi
- 17/11/2014126,789 mi+7,640 mi
- 30/10/2015134,846 mi+8,057 mi
- 31/10/2015134,846 mi
- 07/11/2016142,641 mi+7,795 mi
- 27/10/2017152,159 mi+9,518 mi
- 24/10/2018161,046 mi+8,887 mi
- 25/10/2018161,095 mi+49 mi
- 24/10/2019165,716 mi+4,621 mi
- 24/10/2019165,716 mi
- 05/11/2020170,859 mi+5,143 mi
- 27/10/2021173,348 mi+2,489 mi
- 27/10/2021177,348 mi+4,000 mi
- 07/11/2022185,245 mi+7,897 mi
- 07/11/2022185,245 mi
- 20/10/2023192,315 mi+7,070 mi
- 18/10/2024199,119 mi+6,804 mi
- 24/10/2025209,008 mi+9,889 mi
- 28/10/2025209,009 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,180 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
YF53 WRE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (YF53 WRE) between November 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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