2003 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · RJ03 CHH
2003 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 81,855 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,855 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.
RJ03 CHH Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2015
- 81,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ03 CHH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 316 (RJ03 CHH) between April 2006 and July 2015.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
RJ03 CHH Mileage History
- 11/04/200622,977 mi
- 12/04/200729,472 mi+6,495 mi
- 09/04/200835,665 mi+6,193 mi
- 03/04/200941,135 mi+5,470 mi
- 13/04/201047,583 mi+6,448 mi
- 03/06/201048,084 mi+501 mi
- 19/05/201154,580 mi+6,496 mi
- 24/05/201261,445 mi+6,865 mi
- 24/05/201261,445 mi
- 30/05/201368,433 mi+6,988 mi
- 09/07/201474,272 mi+5,839 mi
- 14/07/201581,855 mi+7,583 mi
Average of roughly 6,361 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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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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