2003 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · EF03 LLZ
2003 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2003. Recorded mileage 98,151 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2015. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,151 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.
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EF03 LLZ Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2014
- 98,151 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF03 LLZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 316 (EF03 LLZ) between January 2006 and January 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
EF03 LLZ Mileage History
- 19/01/200615,535 mi
- 16/01/200723,710 mi+8,175 mi
- 16/01/200833,680 mi+9,970 mi
- 16/01/200944,286 mi+10,606 mi
- 25/01/201053,771 mi+9,485 mi
- 28/01/201162,924 mi+9,153 mi
- 01/02/201275,381 mi+12,457 mi
- 22/01/201387,531 mi+12,150 mi
- 22/01/201498,151 mi+10,620 mi
Average of roughly 10,315 miles per year across 9 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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