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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LS03 YNJMOT history

LS03 YNJ is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 196,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2022.

LS03 YNJ silver 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 12 Oct 2023
Mileage
196,036 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 YNJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 YNJ was last recorded at 196,036 miles on 6 Oct 2022, 342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,694 miles · 28 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
342 miles
Average per year
9,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 196,036 miles
  • 2021 – 189,114 miles
  • 2020 – 178,774 miles
  • 2019 – 160,896 miles
  • 2017 – 138,121 miles
  • 2016 – 127,687 miles
  • 2015 – 118,202 miles
  • 2014 – 109,310 miles
  • 2013 – 98,937 miles
  • 2012 – 90,009 miles
  • 2011 – 80,778 miles
  • 2010 – 67,581 miles
  • 2009 – 53,148 miles
  • 2008 – 43,892 miles
  • 2007 – 38,965 miles
  • 2006 – 34,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,036 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs - pads approx 70-75% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,036 miles (+342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    196,036 miles
    Test number
    207908946285
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs - pads approx 70-75% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail195,694 miles (+6,580)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,694 miles
    Test number
    486780463457
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing/wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs - pads approx 70-75% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass189,114 miles (+10,340)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    189,114 miles
    Test number
    608980838729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass178,774 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    178,774 miles
    Test number
    872968200048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail178,774 miles (+17,878)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,774 miles
    Test number
    533137139850
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass160,896 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    160,896 miles
    Test number
    140143644663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail160,894 miles (+22,773)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,894 miles
    Test number
    495072776126
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass138,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    138,121 miles
    Test number
    894328497163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail138,121 miles (+10,434)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,121 miles
    Test number
    135519251581
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass127,687 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    127,687 miles
    Test number
    724291646924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail127,687 miles (+9,485)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,687 miles
    Test number
    266006979276
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass118,202 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    118,202 miles
    Test number
    736986855126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail118,202 miles (+8,892)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,202 miles
    Test number
    845856255156
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass109,310 miles (+10,373)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    109,310 miles
    Test number
    808111474176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass98,937 miles (+8,928)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    98,937 miles
    Test number
    989491553173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass90,009 miles (+9,231)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    90,009 miles
    Test number
    397674362113
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteWasher jets leaking

  17. Pass80,778 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    80,778 miles
    Test number
    729164571107
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail80,778 miles (+13,197)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,778 miles
    Test number
    907023871117
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass67,581 miles (+14,433)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,581 miles
    Test number
    742013750171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,148 miles (+9,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,148 miles
    Test number
    571349849116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Fail43,892 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,892 miles
    Test number
    272472048477
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass43,892 miles (+4,927)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,892 miles
    Test number
    801362248125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,965 miles (+4,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,965 miles
    Test number
    583812647172
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass34,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,562 miles
    Test number
    271610256190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail34,562 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,562 miles
    Test number
    382570256147
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LS03 YNJ

Does LS03 YNJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 YNJ expired on 12 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 YNJ?
The MOT on LS03 YNJ expired on 12 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 YNJ done?
LS03 YNJ was recorded at 196,036 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2022, an average of 9,874 miles a year.
Has LS03 YNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 YNJ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LS03 YNJ 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 LS03 YNJ find?
LS03 YNJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs - pads approx 70-75% worn; rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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