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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.

LE03 YBA grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass113,102 miles (+14,119)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,102 miles
    Test number
    549931628850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,983 miles (+13,005)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,983 miles
    Test number
    988968132491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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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