2003 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · LS03 YDB
2003 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 May 2003. Recorded mileage 132,977 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2026. 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
- Expired on 06 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,977 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS03 YDB Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 132,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS03 YDB 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 (LS03 YDB) between June 2006 and August 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
LS03 YDB Mileage History
- 02/06/200642,476 mi
- 06/06/200642,476 mi
- 10/06/200642,479 mi+3 mi
- 09/01/200743,712 mi+1,233 mi
- 04/10/200753,227 mi+9,515 mi
- 08/12/200863,662 mi+10,435 mi
- 09/12/200863,662 mi
- 07/12/200969,730 mi+6,068 mi
- 13/12/201077,258 mi+7,528 mi
- 06/12/201184,894 mi+7,636 mi
- 10/12/201293,452 mi+8,558 mi
- 10/12/201293,452 mi
- 09/12/201398,173 mi+4,721 mi
- 08/12/2014103,101 mi+4,928 mi
- 07/12/2015106,889 mi+3,788 mi
- 22/12/2016109,587 mi+2,698 mi
- 24/05/2018109,598 mi+11 mi
- 29/05/2019115,684 mi+6,086 mi
- 04/06/2019115,829 mi+145 mi
- 12/06/2019115,899 mi+70 mi
- 01/04/2021124,911 mi+9,012 mi
- 29/03/2022129,911 mi+5,000 mi
- 08/08/2025132,977 mi+3,066 mi
Average of roughly 4,718 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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