2003 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · GU03 LNF
2003 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 139,835 miles. MOT expired on 25 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,835 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU03 LNF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/10/2024
- 139,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU03 LNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 316 (GU03 LNF) between May 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe at the rear of the pipe (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
GU03 LNF Mileage History
- 26/05/2022131,551 mi
- 27/05/2022131,554 mi+3 mi
- 23/05/2023135,759 mi+4,205 mi
- 21/10/2024139,835 mi+4,076 mi
Average of roughly 3,443 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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