2003 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · YH03 EGL
2003 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2003. Recorded mileage 85,952 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2015. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Aug 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
YH03 EGL Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2014
- 85,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH03 EGL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 316 (YH03 EGL) between April 2006 and August 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”.
YH03 EGL Mileage History
- 26/04/200618,105 mi
- 04/05/200724,250 mi+6,145 mi
- 04/05/200724,250 mi
- 06/05/200833,479 mi+9,229 mi
- 08/05/200938,812 mi+5,333 mi
- 08/05/200938,812 mi
- 10/05/201048,197 mi+9,385 mi
- 12/05/201048,220 mi+23 mi
- 11/05/201162,935 mi+14,715 mi
- 11/05/201162,935 mi
- 10/05/201275,684 mi+12,749 mi
- 10/05/201275,684 mi
- 10/05/201385,735 mi+10,051 mi
- 10/05/201385,735 mi
- 22/08/201485,952 mi+217 mi
- 22/08/201485,952 mi
Average of roughly 8,152 miles per year across 16 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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