Yes, MLZ 1047 is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 September 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for MLZ 1047?

The MOT for MLZ 1047 is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 September 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of MLZ 1047?

The recorded mileage for MLZ 1047 is 262,706 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is MLZ 1047 ULEZ compliant?

No, MLZ 1047 does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does MLZ 1047 have an outstanding safety recall?

No, MLZ 1047 has no outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded in official DVSA databases.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

Road Tax Paid

No Recalls

2003 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · MLZ 1047

MLZ 1047

2003 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27/08/2003. Recorded mileage 262,706 miles. MOT valid until 11/09/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model: BMW 316
Year / Origin: 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall: None Outstanding
MOT Status: Valid until 11/09/2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01/09/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 262,706 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 11/09/2027

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/09/2027

Mileage: 262,706 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2003
Engine: 1796cc

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MLZ 1047 Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
262,706 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

✓ No outstanding recalls

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MLZ 1047 Mileage History

13/09/2024230,282 mi
13/09/2024230,282 mi
29/08/2025249,491 mi+19,209 mi
12/08/2026261,910 mi+12,419 mi
01/09/2026262,706 mi+796 mi

Average of roughly 16,497 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

MLZ 1047 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 15:39

MOT Analysis

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 316 (MLZ 1047) between September 2024 and September 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bolt loose in antiroll bar (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch top (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.

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