2003 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · OV03 CVL
2003 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 106,262 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV03 CVL Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2024
- 106,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV03 CVL 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 316 (OV03 CVL) between March 2006 and April 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
OV03 CVL Mileage History
- 21/03/200611,402 mi
- 14/03/200716,744 mi+5,342 mi
- 14/03/200716,744 mi
- 28/03/200822,548 mi+5,804 mi
- 23/03/200927,826 mi+5,278 mi
- 18/03/201031,479 mi+3,653 mi
- 18/03/201031,479 mi
- 22/03/201134,128 mi+2,649 mi
- 23/08/201135,016 mi+888 mi
- 11/08/201238,243 mi+3,227 mi
- 03/09/201342,358 mi+4,115 mi
- 04/09/201445,650 mi+3,292 mi
- 09/09/201445,667 mi+17 mi
- 04/09/201550,063 mi+4,396 mi
- 08/09/201550,063 mi
- 26/08/201669,173 mi+19,110 mi
- 26/08/201669,713 mi+540 mi
- 31/08/201784,235 mi+14,522 mi
- 07/09/201987,983 mi+3,748 mi
- 19/09/201988,015 mi+32 mi
- 23/11/202090,578 mi+2,563 mi
- 07/04/202297,503 mi+6,925 mi
- 05/05/2023102,310 mi+4,807 mi
- 11/05/2023102,310 mi
- 26/04/2024106,262 mi+3,952 mi
- 26/04/2024106,262 mi
Average of roughly 5,241 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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