2003 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · WG03 WXR
2003 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 69,500 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,500 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.
WG03 WXR Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2026
- 69,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG03 WXR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 316 (WG03 WXR) between June 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)”.
WG03 WXR Mileage History
- 19/06/200618,743 mi
- 19/06/200618,743 mi
- 14/07/200618,777 mi+34 mi
- 05/07/200721,508 mi+2,731 mi
- 25/06/200823,707 mi+2,199 mi
- 30/06/200929,124 mi+5,417 mi
- 15/06/201034,394 mi+5,270 mi
- 27/06/201139,547 mi+5,153 mi
- 27/06/201139,547 mi
- 26/06/201244,388 mi+4,841 mi
- 25/06/201348,958 mi+4,570 mi
- 01/07/201453,990 mi+5,032 mi
- 18/06/201557,606 mi+3,616 mi
- 21/06/201660,833 mi+3,227 mi
- 14/06/201762,988 mi+2,155 mi
- 31/08/202263,313 mi+325 mi
- 11/09/202366,244 mi+2,931 mi
- 25/10/202467,881 mi+1,637 mi
- 14/10/202568,650 mi+769 mi
- 19/10/202669,500 mi+850 mi
Average of roughly 2,496 miles per year across 20 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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