2003 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · DU53 AMK
2003 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 63,802 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2017. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 Nov 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,802 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.
DU53 AMK Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2016
- 63,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU53 AMK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 316 (DU53 AMK) between September 2006 and September 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main by clips (3.6.B.2c)”.
DU53 AMK Mileage History
- 04/09/200615,864 mi
- 28/08/200720,363 mi+4,499 mi
- 22/09/200825,052 mi+4,689 mi
- 04/09/200928,381 mi+3,329 mi
- 10/09/201033,159 mi+4,778 mi
- 12/08/201140,255 mi+7,096 mi
- 15/08/201244,218 mi+3,963 mi
- 26/07/201348,334 mi+4,116 mi
- 26/07/201348,334 mi
- 23/07/201452,725 mi+4,391 mi
- 18/08/201558,832 mi+6,107 mi
- 21/09/201558,856 mi+24 mi
- 21/09/201558,856 mi
- 26/09/201663,802 mi+4,946 mi
- 26/09/201663,802 mi
Average of roughly 4,764 miles per year across 15 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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