2003 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · S44 MBE
2003 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 93,308 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,308 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S44 MBE Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 93,308 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S44 MBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 316 (S44 MBE) between March 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
S44 MBE Mileage History
- 24/03/200616,504 mi
- 07/03/200720,339 mi+3,835 mi
- 20/03/200823,702 mi+3,363 mi
- 25/02/200925,762 mi+2,060 mi
- 27/02/200925,767 mi+5 mi
- 25/02/201030,508 mi+4,741 mi
- 17/03/201132,926 mi+2,418 mi
- 12/03/201235,172 mi+2,246 mi
- 01/03/201336,521 mi+1,349 mi
- 20/03/201438,068 mi+1,547 mi
- 16/03/201538,817 mi+749 mi
- 02/03/201641,281 mi+2,464 mi
- 02/03/201641,281 mi
- 16/03/201743,100 mi+1,819 mi
- 16/03/201743,100 mi
- 05/03/201844,152 mi+1,052 mi
- 05/03/201844,152 mi
- 04/03/201945,057 mi+905 mi
- 18/03/202051,875 mi+6,818 mi
- 08/03/202158,758 mi+6,883 mi
- 08/03/202158,758 mi
- 24/03/202270,610 mi+11,852 mi
- 25/03/202270,610 mi
- 15/03/202374,541 mi+3,931 mi
- 22/03/202481,223 mi+6,682 mi
- 18/03/202587,355 mi+6,132 mi
- 19/03/202693,308 mi+5,953 mi
Average of roughly 3,843 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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