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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass114,172 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass101,122 miles (-4,654)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    101,122 miles
    Test number
    220459472722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,776 miles (+13,948)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,776 miles
    Test number
    104527102853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass60,523 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    60,523 miles
    Test number
    456798681217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. Pass48,135 miles (+11,891)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,135 miles
    Test number
    494483579203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,244 miles (+8,503)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,244 miles
    Test number
    743849118148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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