2003 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · YR53 DYY
2003 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 155,496 miles. MOT valid until 29/12/2026. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2979cc
YR53 DYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2025
- 155,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YR53 DYY Mileage History
- 09/12/2021130,924 mi
- 06/12/2022133,558 mi+2,634 mi
- 07/12/2023136,136 mi+2,578 mi
- 30/12/2024140,970 mi+4,834 mi
- 06/12/2025155,496 mi+14,526 mi
Average of roughly 6,156 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YR53 DYY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 3 Series (YR53 DYY) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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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