2003 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · MW52 JWV
2003 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 94,273 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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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MW52 JWV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2024
- 94,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW52 JWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 316 (MW52 JWV) between January 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
MW52 JWV Mileage History
- 07/01/202294,236 mi
- 07/01/202294,236 mi
- 09/07/202494,272 mi+36 mi
- 10/07/202494,273 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 15 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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