
BMW 316
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
LE03 YBAMOT history
LE03 YBA is a grey petrol BMW 316 first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2024 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 126,520 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 May 2024
- Mileage
- 126,520 mi
- At MOT on 24 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,206 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE03 YBA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 316
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 30 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE03 YBA was last recorded at 126,520 miles on 24 May 2023, 3,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 123,168 miles · 5 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,352 miles
- Average per year
- 6,206 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 126,520 miles
- 2022 – 123,168 miles
- 2021 – 117,421 miles
- 2020 – 113,102 miles
- 2018 – 98,983 miles
- 2017 – 85,978 miles
- 2016 – 77,147 miles
- 2015 – 73,260 miles
- 2014 – 70,465 miles
- 2013 – 65,859 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel arch corroded but no sharp edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has wear on outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has wear on outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
15 tests since 14 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 470848746763
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail126,520 miles (+3,352)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,520 miles
- Test number
- 947553766170
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Wishbone rear bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass123,168 miles (+5,747)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2023
- Odometer
- 123,168 miles
- Test number
- 560119460963
- MinorNearside 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 Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush has wear but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight corrsion to wheel arch
Pass117,421 miles (+11)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 117,421 miles
- Test number
- 279945012223
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail117,410 miles (+4,308)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,410 miles
- Test number
- 841435842092
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,102 miles (+14,119)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 113,102 miles
- Test number
- 549931628850
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,983 miles (+13,005)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 98,983 miles
- Test number
- 988968132491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,978 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 85,978 miles
- Test number
- 792623744956
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryNumber plate lamps lens covers missing
- AdvisoryParking brake effort only just meets required standard
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid shows signs of leaking
Fail85,975 miles (+8,828)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,975 miles
- Test number
- 165475106399
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryNumber plate lamps lens covers missing
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid shows signs of leaking
Pass77,147 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 77,147 miles
- Test number
- 595511940364
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail77,147 miles (+3,887)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,147 miles
- Test number
- 606181572387
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass73,260 miles (+2,795)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 73,260 miles
- Test number
- 598920461479
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child seat fitted not able to fully inspect seatbelts
Pass70,465 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 70,465 miles
- Test number
- 595984234296
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail70,465 miles (+4,606)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,465 miles
- Test number
- 158834434291
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass65,859 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 65,859 miles
- Test number
- 565986723290
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Questions about LE03 YBA
- Does LE03 YBA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LE03 YBA expired on 29 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LE03 YBA?
- The MOT on LE03 YBA expired on 29 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LE03 YBA done?
- LE03 YBA was recorded at 126,520 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2023, an average of 6,206 miles a year.
- Has LE03 YBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE03 YBA has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on LE03 YBA 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 LE03 YBA find?
- LE03 YBA passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges; oil leak, but not excessive.
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