2003 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · BJ53 FRP
2003 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29/09/2003. Recorded mileage 130,986 miles. MOT valid until 02/10/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/10/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,986 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
BJ53 FRP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2026
- 130,986 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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BJ53 FRP Mileage History
- 26/09/2024117,461 mi
- 04/10/2024117,533 mi+72 mi
- 24/09/2025125,165 mi+7,632 mi
- 24/09/2025125,169 mi+4 mi
- 26/09/2026130,986 mi+5,817 mi
Average of roughly 6,768 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BJ53 FRP 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 (BJ53 FRP) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Emissions unable to be completed OVERHEATED (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
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