2003 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · SH03 NXY
2003 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 121,596 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2019. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Aug 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
SH03 NXY Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2018
- 121,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH03 NXY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 316 (SH03 NXY) between June 2006 and August 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SH03 NXY Mileage History
- 05/06/200636,313 mi
- 26/05/200747,917 mi+11,604 mi
- 24/05/200857,965 mi+10,048 mi
- 27/05/200858,013 mi+48 mi
- 15/05/200966,501 mi+8,488 mi
- 03/02/201072,552 mi+6,051 mi
- 08/02/201181,302 mi+8,750 mi
- 08/02/201181,302 mi
- 05/01/201288,314 mi+7,012 mi
- 06/01/201288,314 mi
- 21/02/201392,346 mi+4,032 mi
- 30/06/201477,933 mi-14,413 mi
- 30/06/2015104,564 mi+26,631 mi
- 23/06/2016108,310 mi+3,746 mi
- 01/07/2017113,024 mi+4,714 mi
- 01/07/2017113,024 mi
- 28/06/2018121,572 mi+8,548 mi
- 06/08/2018121,596 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 7,008 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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