2003 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · YR53 DYM
2003 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 108,062 miles. MOT expired on 08 Mar 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,062 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.
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YR53 DYM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 06/03/2023
- 108,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR53 DYM 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 (YR53 DYM) between February 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
YR53 DYM Mileage History
- 03/02/2022105,495 mi
- 02/03/2022105,497 mi+2 mi
- 09/03/2022105,499 mi+2 mi
- 06/03/2023108,062 mi+2,563 mi
Average of roughly 2,367 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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