BMW 316
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc
L11 YBCMOT history
L11 YBC is a grey petrol BMW 316 first used on 9 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 102,637 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 102,637 mi
- At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,057 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L11 YBC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 316
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 9 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L11 YBC was last recorded at 102,637 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 6,460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 96,177 miles · 6 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,460 miles
- Average per year
- 5,057 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 102,637 miles
- 2023 – 85,676 miles
- 2021 – 75,967 miles
- 2020 – 67,903 miles
- 2019 – 63,012 miles
- 2018 – 56,246 miles
- 2017 – 47,483 miles
- 2016 – 40,478 miles
- 2015 – 32,506 miles
- 2014 – 28,518 miles
- 2013 – 20,774 miles
- 2011 – 19,788 miles
- 2010 – 18,634 miles
- 2009 – 16,825 miles
- 2008 – 13,108 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,637 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 1 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,637 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 102,637 miles
- Test number
- 514407116939
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail102,637 miles (+6,460)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,637 miles
- Test number
- 157946511430
- Repaired at testSide repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,177 miles (+10,501)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 96,177 miles
- Test number
- 194412884656
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,676 miles (+1)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 85,676 miles
- Test number
- 937246432635
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail85,675 miles (+8,947)1 dangerous3 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,675 miles
- Test number
- 509507377999
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass76,728 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 76,728 miles
- Test number
- 935057612482
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S - Close to limit (2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail76,728 miles (+761)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,728 miles
- Test number
- 313934543188
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S - Close to limit (2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,967 miles (+8,064)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 75,967 miles
- Test number
- 113571211976
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass67,903 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 67,903 miles
- Test number
- 727003032961
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,903 miles (+4,891)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,903 miles
- Test number
- 218771867661
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s rear main brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding rear both n/s o/s brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass63,012 miles (+6,766)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 63,012 miles
- Test number
- 202848230203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,246 miles (+8,763)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 56,246 miles
- Test number
- 758653200055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,483 miles (+7,005)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 47,483 miles
- Test number
- 648849550087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,478 miles (+7,972)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 40,478 miles
- Test number
- 955331464260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,506 miles (+3,988)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 32,506 miles
- Test number
- 377624055124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,518 miles (+7,744)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 28,518 miles
- Test number
- 238293064159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,774 miles (+986)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 20,774 miles
- Test number
- 627859553121
- NoteO/s rear tyre has uneven wear across tread area
- NoteSlight deterioration to both front lower arm rear bushes
- NoteSlight wear to n/s lower ball joint
Pass19,788 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 19,788 miles
- Test number
- 189658891009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,763 miles (+1,129)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,763 miles
- Test number
- 779732191004
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass18,634 miles (+1,809)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 18,634 miles
- Test number
- 133278290090
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass16,825 miles (+3,717)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 16,825 miles
- Test number
- 702288699021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,108 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 13,108 miles
- Test number
- 340722198099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,106 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,106 miles
- Test number
- 540082398070
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Questions about L11 YBC
- Does L11 YBC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 YBC is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L11 YBC?
- The MOT on L11 YBC is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L11 YBC done?
- L11 YBC was recorded at 102,637 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 5,057 miles a year.
- Has L11 YBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L11 YBC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L11 YBC ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L11 YBC find?
- L11 YBC passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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