BF53 FXB

2003 BMW — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
BMW
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
GREY
Engine
2979 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 27 April 2012
Last recorded mileage
14,440 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 66/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Bmw has 7 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 14,440 miles.

The vehicle shows consistent low annual usage, averaging 9,730 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes in the 14,440 miles recorded by August 2006.

Things to check

  • 2010 MOT gap: No MOT recorded between Sep 2009 and Apr 2011, suggesting a 1-year SORN or off-road period.
  • Engine reliability: Community reports highlight N54 engine issues (HPFP, water pump, turbo failures) and plastic timing chain guides prone to failure.
  • M54 engine: Known for oil filter/valve cover gasket leaks and cooling system degradation, a significant long-term cost.
  • Euro NCAP: While the 2017 Euro NCAP rating is 5/5 stars, this is for a newer model, not the 2003 vehicle.

Working in its favour

  • Clean recent MOT: Passed all subsequent tests without failures or major advisories since 2011.
  • Consistent low mileage: Average 9,730 miles/year is well below UK average, indicating light use.
  • No recurring failures: Single suspension advisory in 2008 was not repeated in subsequent tests.
  • Long MOT validity: Current MOT valid until 2012-04-27, offering immediate roadworthiness.

Mileage history

Aug 2006: 14,440 mi PASSAug 2006: 14,440 mi FAILSep 2007: 30,675 mi PASSSep 2008: 53,448 mi PASSSep 2009: 68,758 mi PASSApr 2011: 81,018 mi FAILApr 2011: 81,018 mi PASS81k48k14kAug 2006Apr 2011

MOT test history — 5/7 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2006 PASS 14,440 mi None recorded
Aug 2006 FAIL 14,440 mi
PRS Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
PRS Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Sep 2007 PASS 30,675 mi None recorded
Sep 2008 PASS 53,448 mi
ADVISORY Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre
USER ENTERED non runflat tyres fitted.
Sep 2009 PASS 68,758 mi
USER ENTERED osr tyre worn to 1.6mm--nsr tyre wearing low
Apr 2011 FAIL 81,018 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
USER ENTERED both rear tyres are worn to 1.6/2mm
Apr 2011 PASS 81,018 mi
USER ENTERED both rear tyres are worn to 1.6/2mm

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF53 FXB, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.