2003 BMW 118 2.0L Petrol · LG03 TFE
2003 BMW 118 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 25,303 miles. MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,303 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- 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.
LG03 TFE Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 25,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG03 TFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 118 (LG03 TFE) between March 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
LG03 TFE Mileage History
- 04/03/20068,778 mi
- 03/03/200715,125 mi+6,347 mi
- 01/03/200811,368 mi-3,757 mi
- 14/03/200912,195 mi+827 mi
- 14/03/200912,195 mi
- 20/02/201013,513 mi+1,318 mi
- 19/02/201114,191 mi+678 mi
- 10/03/201215,222 mi+1,031 mi
- 23/02/201316,225 mi+1,003 mi
- 08/03/201417,428 mi+1,203 mi
- 28/02/201519,057 mi+1,629 mi
- 15/03/201619,580 mi+523 mi
- 16/03/201619,595 mi+15 mi
- 28/02/201720,323 mi+728 mi
- 07/03/201820,325 mi+2 mi
- 26/02/201920,326 mi+1 mi
- 10/03/202020,626 mi+300 mi
- 03/03/202120,796 mi+170 mi
- 14/03/202221,205 mi+409 mi
- 15/03/202321,414 mi+209 mi
- 12/03/202421,522 mi+108 mi
- 12/03/202521,542 mi+20 mi
- 20/04/202625,303 mi+3,761 mi
Average of roughly 821 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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