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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LE03 YNKMOT history

LE03 YNK is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 55,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LE03 YNK blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
55,427 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 YNK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 YNK was last recorded at 55,427 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,852 miles · 15 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
575 miles
Average per year
2,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,427 miles
  • 2025 – 52,549 miles
  • 2024 – 52,458 miles
  • 2023 – 52,164 miles
  • 2022 – 51,305 miles
  • 2020 – 50,478 miles
  • 2019 – 48,066 miles
  • 2018 – 44,640 miles
  • 2017 – 42,277 miles
  • 2016 – 38,125 miles
  • 2015 – 35,530 miles
  • 2014 – 34,074 miles
  • 2013 – 32,417 miles
  • 2012 – 31,033 miles
  • 2011 – 28,480 miles
  • 2010 – 25,748 miles
  • 2009 – 23,438 miles
  • 2008 – 21,421 miles
  • 2007 – 17,734 miles
  • 2006 – 13,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,427 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively On both front and rear, discs are new and car has been sat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,427 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    55,427 miles
    Test number
    573571609807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,852 miles (+2,303)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    54,852 miles
    Test number
    676447685661
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Reversing lamps inoperative
    • AdvisoryRear middle to rear exhaust is cracked
  3. Pass52,549 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    52,549 miles
    Test number
    724774956467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,458 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    52,458 miles
    Test number
    765364424052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,164 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    52,164 miles
    Test number
    257777934498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,305 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    51,305 miles
    Test number
    725168990984
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively On both front and rear, discs are new and car has been sat (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Fail51,302 miles (+824)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,302 miles
    Test number
    682739172148
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Movement behind undertray possibly flex joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake efficiency low compared to nearside
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively On both front and rear, discs are new and car has been sat (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Pass50,478 miles (+2,412)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    50,478 miles
    Test number
    193645440288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,066 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    48,066 miles
    Test number
    512937897508
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Fail48,066 miles (+3,426)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,066 miles
    Test number
    381812261826
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass44,640 miles (+2,363)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,640 miles
    Test number
    385457877338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll tyre's cracked in side wall and tread
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and engine cover's fitted
  12. Pass42,277 miles (+4,152)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,277 miles
    Test number
    362625521453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,125 miles (+2,595)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,125 miles
    Test number
    974884316873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,530 miles (+1,456)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,530 miles
    Test number
    508756275032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,074 miles (+1,657)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,074 miles
    Test number
    195734664005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn on/near 1.5 mm limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.
    • NoteRear exhaust box noisy-suspect broken baffles.
  16. Pass32,417 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,417 miles
    Test number
    105592973058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteWipers slightly smeary
  17. Fail32,416 miles (+1,383)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,416 miles
    Test number
    985971573080
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteWipers slightly smeary
  18. Pass31,033 miles (+2,553)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,033 miles
    Test number
    785658362033
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  19. Pass28,480 miles (+2,732)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,480 miles
    Test number
    176396171052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,748 miles (+2,310)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,748 miles
    Test number
    524077070091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,438 miles (+2,017)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,438 miles
    Test number
    123860779465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,421 miles (+3,687)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    21,421 miles
    Test number
    102454168067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,734 miles (+4,580)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,734 miles
    Test number
    924701787090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  24. Pass13,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    13,154 miles
    Test number
    854000786062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail12,154 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,154 miles
    Test number
    191640786008
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LE03 YNK

Does LE03 YNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 YNK is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 YNK?
The MOT on LE03 YNK is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 YNK done?
LE03 YNK was recorded at 55,427 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 2,106 miles a year.
Has LE03 YNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 YNK has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LE03 YNK 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 YNK find?
LE03 YNK passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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