2003 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · YL03 APX
2003 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 98,403 miles. MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,403 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.
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YL03 APX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 15/12/2025
- 98,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL03 APX 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 (YL03 APX) between August 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 58% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”.
YL03 APX Mileage History
- 31/08/202382,525 mi
- 06/09/202382,529 mi+4 mi
- 10/12/202486,397 mi+3,868 mi
- 12/12/202486,398 mi+1 mi
- 15/12/202598,403 mi+12,005 mi
Average of roughly 6,931 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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