2003 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · PJ53 YRC
2003 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 79,512 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,512 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PJ53 YRC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2025
- 79,512 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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PJ53 YRC Mileage History
- 05/06/202370,975 mi
- 20/06/202474,896 mi+3,921 mi
- 20/06/202474,897 mi+1 mi
- 17/06/202579,512 mi+4,615 mi
- 17/06/202579,512 mi
Average of roughly 4,196 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PJ53 YRC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 316 (PJ53 YRC) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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