2003 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · SB53 LBF
2003 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 69,984 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jan 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,984 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.
SB53 LBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 13/02/2026
- 69,984 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SB53 LBF Mileage History
- 15/11/202261,975 mi
- 03/01/202362,036 mi+61 mi
- 19/01/202464,553 mi+2,517 mi
- 17/01/202568,074 mi+3,521 mi
- 13/02/202669,984 mi+1,910 mi
Average of roughly 2,467 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SB53 LBF 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 (SB53 LBF) between November 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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