2003 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · LB03 UPZ
2003 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 112,454 miles. MOT expired on 16 Feb 2015. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Feb 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,454 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
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LB03 UPZ Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2014
- 112,454 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB03 UPZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 316 (LB03 UPZ) between February 2006 and February 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2014 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 (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
LB03 UPZ Mileage History
- 07/02/200621,891 mi
- 07/02/200621,891 mi
- 08/08/200625,887 mi+3,996 mi
- 06/12/200735,282 mi+9,395 mi
- 13/12/200735,282 mi
- 12/02/200959,940 mi+24,658 mi
- 17/02/200960,169 mi+229 mi
- 19/03/201085,495 mi+25,326 mi
- 04/11/2011101,881 mi+16,386 mi
- 20/11/2012106,380 mi+4,499 mi
- 05/12/2012106,561 mi+181 mi
- 05/12/2012106,561 mi
- 17/02/2014112,454 mi+5,893 mi
- 17/02/2014112,454 mi
Average of roughly 11,280 miles per year across 14 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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