2003 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · RA52 RFJ
2003 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 102,820 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jul 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,820 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RA52 RFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2023
- 102,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA52 RFJ 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 (RA52 RFJ) between January 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced F”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
RA52 RFJ Mileage History
- 19/01/202297,233 mi
- 21/01/202297,237 mi+4 mi
- 11/01/2023102,805 mi+5,568 mi
- 30/06/2023102,814 mi+9 mi
- 07/07/2023102,820 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 3,824 miles per year across 5 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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