2003 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · LC03 DXW
2003 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 123,333 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC03 DXW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 123,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC03 DXW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 316 (LC03 DXW) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres cracked and showing cords”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade fault (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
LC03 DXW Mileage History
- 06/09/2023121,090 mi
- 20/09/2023121,093 mi+3 mi
- 12/09/2024122,216 mi+1,123 mi
- 09/09/2025123,332 mi+1,116 mi
- 23/09/2025123,333 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,095 miles per year across 5 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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