
BMW 316
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc
LB04 YMEMOT history
LB04 YME is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,172 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 114,172 mi
- At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,667 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB04 YME
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 316
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 30 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB04 YME was last recorded at 114,172 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 2,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Oct 2018: 101,122 miles, lower than 105,776 miles on 2 Oct 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 112,009 miles · 30 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,163 miles
- Average per year
- 4,667 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 114,172 miles
- 2024 – 112,009 miles
- 2023 – 111,205 miles
- 2022 – 108,835 miles
- 2021 – 107,522 miles
- 2020 – 105,685 miles
- 2019 – 104,208 miles
- 2018 – 101,122 miles
- 2017 – 105,776 miles
- 2016 – 91,828 miles
- 2015 – 87,094 miles
- 2014 – 78,480 miles
- 2013 – 74,415 miles
- 2012 – 68,876 miles
- 2011 – 60,523 miles
- 2010 – 53,532 miles
- 2009 – 48,135 miles
- 2008 – 36,244 miles
- 2007 – 27,741 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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.
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement decapper bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012
Full MOT history
24 tests since 27 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,172 miles (+2,163)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 114,172 miles
- Test number
- 812419679560
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,009 miles (+32)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 112,009 miles
- Test number
- 678478661430
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement decapper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail111,977 miles (+772)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,977 miles
- Test number
- 285576095014
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement decapper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,205 miles (+2,370)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 111,205 miles
- Test number
- 470030309400
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass108,835 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 108,835 miles
- Test number
- 606178466408
- AdvisoryMinor oil leak present
- AdvisoryNearside rear rigid deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside bottom ball joint deteriorated on rubber
Fail108,835 miles (+1,313)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,835 miles
- Test number
- 506113569301
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryMinor oil leak present
- AdvisoryNearside rear rigid deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside bottom ball joint deteriorated on rubber
Pass107,522 miles (+1,837)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 107,522 miles
- Test number
- 932352089371
- AdvisoryAnti roll bar links have deteriorated gators
- AdvisoryFront reg deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside front bottom ball joint has play
- AdvisoryOil leak present
Pass105,685 miles (+1,477)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 105,685 miles
- Test number
- 976776191209
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass104,208 miles (+3,086)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 104,208 miles
- Test number
- 388204440733
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Hand brake disc slightly fluctuating.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass101,122 miles (-4,654)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 101,122 miles
- Test number
- 220459472722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,776 miles (+13,948)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 105,776 miles
- Test number
- 104527102853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,828 miles (+4,734)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 91,828 miles
- Test number
- 549089947461
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass87,094 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 87,094 miles
- Test number
- 496689191681
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail87,094 miles (+8,614)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,094 miles
- Test number
- 383904369418
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass78,480 miles (+4,065)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 78,480 miles
- Test number
- 685363784275
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass74,415 miles (+5,539)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 74,415 miles
- Test number
- 915451003325
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass68,876 miles (+8,353)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 68,876 miles
- Test number
- 767087282267
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,523 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 60,523 miles
- Test number
- 456798681217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,521 miles (+6,989)1 failure2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,521 miles
- Test number
- 949493571261
- FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass53,532 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 53,532 miles
- Test number
- 762162970220
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail53,532 miles (+5,397)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,532 miles
- Test number
- 812182570288
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,135 miles (+11,891)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 48,135 miles
- Test number
- 494483579203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,244 miles (+8,503)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 36,244 miles
- Test number
- 743849118148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,741 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 27,741 miles
- Test number
- 982347517127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB04 YME
- Does LB04 YME currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 YME is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB04 YME?
- The MOT on LB04 YME is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB04 YME done?
- LB04 YME was recorded at 114,172 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 4,667 miles a year.
- Has LB04 YME ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB04 YME has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB04 YME ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Oct 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB04 YME find?
- LB04 YME passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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