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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,991 cc

Y251 JHBMOT history

Y251 JHB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.

Y251 JHB blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
101,021 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y251 JHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y251 JHB was last recorded at 101,021 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 5,567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
95,454 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,567 miles
Average per year
3,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,021 miles
  • 2025 – 95,454 miles
  • 2024 – 94,102 miles
  • 2023 – 91,850 miles
  • 2022 – 89,768 miles
  • 2021 – 87,586 miles
  • 2020 – 84,859 miles
  • 2019 – 79,410 miles
  • 2018 – 73,469 miles
  • 2017 – 68,840 miles
  • 2016 – 63,802 miles
  • 2015 – 59,318 miles
  • 2014 – 55,558 miles
  • 2013 – 53,634 miles
  • 2012 – 51,624 miles
  • 2011 – 48,676 miles
  • 2010 – 46,092 miles
  • 2009 – 41,821 miles
  • 2008 – 39,286 miles
  • 2007 – 34,856 miles
  • 2006 – 30,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,021 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,021 miles (+5,567)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    101,021 miles
    Test number
    229807409430
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  2. Pass95,454 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    95,454 miles
    Test number
    479998683588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail95,454 miles (+1,352)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,454 miles
    Test number
    654637105788
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass94,102 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    94,102 miles
    Test number
    974859942135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail94,102 miles (+2,252)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,102 miles
    Test number
    811052129977
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass91,850 miles (+2,082)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    91,850 miles
    Test number
    947275689302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,768 miles (+2,182)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    89,768 miles
    Test number
    602765978439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,586 miles (+2,727)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2022
    Odometer
    87,586 miles
    Test number
    249615695524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,859 miles (+5,449)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2021
    Odometer
    84,859 miles
    Test number
    894776362192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,410 miles (+5,941)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2020
    Odometer
    79,410 miles
    Test number
    859503586722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,469 miles (+4,629)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,469 miles
    Test number
    555237012787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,840 miles (+5,038)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,840 miles
    Test number
    591891952399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,802 miles (+4,484)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,802 miles
    Test number
    835078669756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,318 miles (+3,760)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,318 miles
    Test number
    275860405450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,558 miles (+1,924)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    55,558 miles
    Test number
    318829994078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
  16. Pass53,634 miles (+2,010)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,634 miles
    Test number
    889949693018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,624 miles (+2,948)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,624 miles
    Test number
    706924302166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,676 miles (+2,584)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,676 miles
    Test number
    899609891052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,092 miles (+4,271)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,092 miles
    Test number
    654630010128
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteWiper blades streaky
  20. Pass41,821 miles (+2,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    41,821 miles
    Test number
    744381329175
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  21. Pass39,286 miles (+4,430)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    39,286 miles
    Test number
    341500538124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,856 miles (+4,461)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,856 miles
    Test number
    140749327126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,395 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,395 miles
    Test number
    903572226194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y251 JHB

Does Y251 JHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y251 JHB is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y251 JHB?
The MOT on Y251 JHB is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y251 JHB done?
Y251 JHB was recorded at 101,021 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026, an average of 3,508 miles a year.
Has Y251 JHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y251 JHB has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on Y251 JHB 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 Y251 JHB find?
Y251 JHB passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; undertray fitted.

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