2003 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · J321 NDA
2003 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 125,127 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,127 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.
J321 NDA Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 125,127 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J321 NDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 316 (J321 NDA) between June 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 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 (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust silencer insecure mount broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
J321 NDA Mileage History
- 13/06/200611,814 mi
- 09/07/200714,920 mi+3,106 mi
- 23/06/200818,266 mi+3,346 mi
- 27/06/200921,278 mi+3,012 mi
- 03/07/201024,400 mi+3,122 mi
- 25/06/201127,228 mi+2,828 mi
- 29/06/201229,387 mi+2,159 mi
- 28/06/201331,047 mi+1,660 mi
- 17/06/201431,816 mi+769 mi
- 26/06/201432,038 mi+222 mi
- 16/06/201536,724 mi+4,686 mi
- 28/06/201643,480 mi+6,756 mi
- 28/06/201643,482 mi+2 mi
- 04/07/201753,947 mi+10,465 mi
- 05/07/201868,035 mi+14,088 mi
- 05/07/201868,041 mi+6 mi
- 08/07/201978,777 mi+10,736 mi
- 08/07/202086,421 mi+7,644 mi
- 08/06/202188,880 mi+2,459 mi
- 29/06/202297,702 mi+8,822 mi
- 30/06/202297,702 mi
- 05/07/2023104,225 mi+6,523 mi
- 06/07/2024111,537 mi+7,312 mi
- 02/07/2025119,737 mi+8,200 mi
- 06/07/2026125,127 mi+5,390 mi
Average of roughly 5,648 miles per year across 25 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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