2003 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · LS52 FSV
2003 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 62,346 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,346 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- 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.
LS52 FSV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 62,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LS52 FSV Mileage History
- 05/02/202260,480 mi
- 06/09/202361,700 mi+1,220 mi
- 20/09/202461,740 mi+40 mi
- 29/08/202562,346 mi+606 mi
Average of roughly 524 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LS52 FSV MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 316 (LS52 FSV) between February 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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