2003 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · GF03 RYY
2003 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 May 2003. Recorded mileage 58,089 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,089 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF03 RYY Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 58,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF03 RYY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 316 (GF03 RYY) between April 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
GF03 RYY Mileage History
- 18/04/200613,835 mi
- 09/05/200717,356 mi+3,521 mi
- 29/04/200819,793 mi+2,437 mi
- 24/04/200921,793 mi+2,000 mi
- 21/04/201023,274 mi+1,481 mi
- 04/05/201124,028 mi+754 mi
- 27/04/201224,467 mi+439 mi
- 27/04/201224,480 mi+13 mi
- 24/05/201324,720 mi+240 mi
- 24/05/201324,720 mi
- 28/04/201427,529 mi+2,809 mi
- 18/02/201533,909 mi+6,380 mi
- 18/02/201533,909 mi
- 09/02/201635,686 mi+1,777 mi
- 15/02/201736,364 mi+678 mi
- 01/02/201837,053 mi+689 mi
- 23/01/201937,670 mi+617 mi
- 08/02/201937,682 mi+12 mi
- 31/01/202038,102 mi+420 mi
- 12/01/202138,672 mi+570 mi
- 06/01/202238,978 mi+306 mi
- 07/01/202238,978 mi
- 06/01/202339,278 mi+300 mi
- 05/01/202447,597 mi+8,319 mi
- 15/01/202447,597 mi
- 07/01/202553,158 mi+5,561 mi
- 14/01/202658,089 mi+4,931 mi
Average of roughly 2,242 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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