2003 BMW 318 2.0L Petrol · LR03 OSW
2003 BMW 318 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 127,589 miles. MOT valid until 04 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 318
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR03 OSW Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 127,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (39 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR03 OSW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 318 (LR03 OSW) between March 2007 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 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 (39 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
LR03 OSW Mileage History
- 05/03/200729,149 mi
- 08/03/200729,152 mi+3 mi
- 21/04/200830,717 mi+1,565 mi
- 21/04/200830,717 mi
- 03/04/200940,214 mi+9,497 mi
- 09/04/200940,421 mi+207 mi
- 02/06/201054,023 mi+13,602 mi
- 31/05/201164,646 mi+10,623 mi
- 31/05/201164,646 mi
- 22/05/201275,726 mi+11,080 mi
- 04/02/201375,912 mi+186 mi
- 05/02/201375,913 mi+1 mi
- 23/01/201479,774 mi+3,861 mi
- 15/01/201584,324 mi+4,550 mi
- 15/01/201689,106 mi+4,782 mi
- 09/01/201793,971 mi+4,865 mi
- 08/01/201898,408 mi+4,437 mi
- 18/01/2019103,252 mi+4,844 mi
- 17/01/2020107,384 mi+4,132 mi
- 19/01/2021109,321 mi+1,937 mi
- 26/01/2022113,350 mi+4,029 mi
- 24/01/2023117,109 mi+3,759 mi
- 24/01/2023117,109 mi
- 25/01/2024120,580 mi+3,471 mi
- 13/01/2025124,697 mi+4,117 mi
- 08/01/2026127,589 mi+2,892 mi
Average of roughly 5,223 miles per year across 26 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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