2003 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · GY53 AWC
2003 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 166,861 miles. MOT valid until 11/07/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,861 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
GY53 AWC Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 166,861 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (35 mentions)
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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GY53 AWC Mileage History
- 13/02/200713,956 mi
- 15/02/200819,058 mi+5,102 mi
- 04/03/200924,263 mi+5,205 mi
- 15/03/201027,157 mi+2,894 mi
- 15/03/201134,257 mi+7,100 mi
- 17/03/201240,791 mi+6,534 mi
- 21/03/201240,854 mi+63 mi
- 20/04/201350,095 mi+9,241 mi
- 20/04/201350,095 mi
- 03/04/201458,242 mi+8,147 mi
- 25/03/201566,738 mi+8,496 mi
- 27/08/201680,993 mi+14,255 mi
- 27/08/201680,993 mi
- 21/08/201790,692 mi+9,699 mi
- 21/08/201790,692 mi
- 21/08/201899,962 mi+9,270 mi
- 26/08/2019109,193 mi+9,231 mi
- 26/08/2019109,193 mi
- 14/08/2020115,645 mi+6,452 mi
- 14/08/2020115,645 mi
- 31/08/2021121,416 mi+5,771 mi
- 01/09/2021121,416 mi
- 13/07/2022126,781 mi+5,365 mi
- 13/07/2022126,781 mi
- 06/07/2023135,885 mi+9,104 mi
- 06/07/2023135,885 mi
- 27/06/2024144,809 mi+8,924 mi
- 02/07/2024144,946 mi+137 mi
- 09/07/2025154,719 mi+9,773 mi
- 12/07/2025154,880 mi+161 mi
- 29/06/2026166,861 mi+11,981 mi
- 29/06/2026166,861 mi
Average of roughly 7,893 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
GY53 AWC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 316 (GY53 AWC) between February 2007 and June 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (35 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 68 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 arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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