2003 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · LM03 XOF
2003 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 67,961 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,961 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM03 XOF Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 67,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM03 XOF 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 316 (LM03 XOF) between June 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
LM03 XOF Mileage History
- 29/06/200614,280 mi
- 22/06/200718,056 mi+3,776 mi
- 20/06/200821,540 mi+3,484 mi
- 12/06/200925,308 mi+3,768 mi
- 25/06/201030,029 mi+4,721 mi
- 26/06/201030,029 mi
- 17/06/201134,237 mi+4,208 mi
- 29/06/201238,939 mi+4,702 mi
- 29/06/201238,944 mi+5 mi
- 11/06/201342,683 mi+3,739 mi
- 20/06/201445,506 mi+2,823 mi
- 19/06/201548,591 mi+3,085 mi
- 11/06/201651,316 mi+2,725 mi
- 22/08/201755,313 mi+3,997 mi
- 16/05/201956,418 mi+1,105 mi
- 10/12/202059,870 mi+3,452 mi
- 31/08/202163,553 mi+3,683 mi
- 26/08/202265,946 mi+2,393 mi
- 18/08/202366,460 mi+514 mi
- 02/09/202466,882 mi+422 mi
- 01/09/202567,447 mi+565 mi
- 07/09/202667,961 mi+514 mi
- 07/09/202667,961 mi
Average of roughly 2,659 miles per year across 23 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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