2003 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · K13 TAC
2003 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 109,687 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jan 2012. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jan 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
K13 TAC Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2011
- 109,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K13 TAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 316 (K13 TAC) between March 2006 and January 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
K13 TAC Mileage History
- 11/03/200666,078 mi
- 15/01/200768,844 mi+2,766 mi
- 15/01/200768,844 mi
- 10/01/200897,756 mi+28,912 mi
- 04/07/200867,462 mi-30,294 mi
- 25/08/200987,886 mi+20,424 mi
- 28/08/200987,986 mi+100 mi
- 14/01/2011109,664 mi+21,678 mi
- 19/01/2011109,681 mi+17 mi
- 20/01/2011109,687 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 8,968 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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