2003 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · MF53 KAX
2003 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 116,506 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Aug 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,506 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.
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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MF53 KAX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2021
- 116,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF53 KAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 316 (MF53 KAX) between September 2021 and September 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
MF53 KAX Mileage History
- 17/09/2021116,498 mi
- 17/09/2021116,506 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 15,729 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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