2003 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · BD53 OCE
2003 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 86,168 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,168 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.
BD53 OCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
- 86,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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BD53 OCE Mileage History
- 09/10/202379,827 mi
- 11/10/202379,828 mi+1 mi
- 22/05/202481,389 mi+1,561 mi
- 22/05/202586,168 mi+4,779 mi
- 22/05/202586,168 mi
Average of roughly 3,919 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BD53 OCE MOT History
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 (BD53 OCE) between October 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2025 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 system insecure centre / front hanger (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))”.
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