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BMW 3 Series

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

Y251 WKEMOT history

Y251 WKE is a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

Y251 WKE green 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 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
117,257 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y251 WKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y251 WKE was last recorded at 117,257 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,248 miles · 13 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
4,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,257 miles
  • 2025 – 106,569 miles
  • 2024 – 105,967 miles
  • 2023 – 105,414 miles
  • 2022 – 104,757 miles
  • 2021 – 103,907 miles
  • 2020 – 103,294 miles
  • 2019 – 101,225 miles
  • 2018 – 99,503 miles
  • 2017 – 93,034 miles
  • 2016 – 86,946 miles
  • 2015 – 81,414 miles
  • 2014 – 74,548 miles
  • 2013 – 68,655 miles
  • 2012 – 60,358 miles
  • 2011 – 51,322 miles
  • 2010 – 40,978 miles
  • 2009 – 32,833 miles
  • 2008 – 29,453 miles
  • 2007 – 25,692 miles
  • 2006 – 19,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,257 miles
  • AdvisoryCentre stop disconnectedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,257 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    117,257 miles
    Test number
    318139251878
    • AdvisoryCentre stop disconnected
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail117,248 miles (+10,679)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,248 miles
    Test number
    817155560592
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop disconnected
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass106,569 miles (+602)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    106,569 miles
    Test number
    126188018692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,967 miles (+553)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    105,967 miles
    Test number
    361387196666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,414 miles (+657)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,414 miles
    Test number
    894774972098
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass104,757 miles (+850)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,757 miles
    Test number
    171950242326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,907 miles (+613)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,907 miles
    Test number
    932978116323
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav
    • 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))

  8. Pass103,294 miles (+2,069)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    103,294 miles
    Test number
    492409959872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,225 miles (+1,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    101,225 miles
    Test number
    102119012065
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Pass99,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,503 miles
    Test number
    975204356867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,502 miles (+6,468)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,502 miles
    Test number
    690738427123
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  12. Pass93,034 miles (+6,088)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,034 miles
    Test number
    444318445322
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass86,946 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,946 miles
    Test number
    222308754472
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail86,946 miles (+5,532)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,946 miles
    Test number
    677190725723
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass81,414 miles (+6,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    81,414 miles
    Test number
    565734565095
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass74,548 miles (+5,893)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,548 miles
    Test number
    118798254047
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass68,655 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,655 miles
    Test number
    248038353013
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail68,655 miles (+8,297)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,655 miles
    Test number
    166478553043
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass60,358 miles (+9,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,358 miles
    Test number
    708609552097
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass51,322 miles (+10,344)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,322 miles
    Test number
    128855351457
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass40,978 miles (+8,145)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,978 miles
    Test number
    504220060078
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront number plate starting to delaminate

  22. Pass32,833 miles (+3,380)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,833 miles
    Test number
    790388659005
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass29,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,453 miles
    Test number
    642152258049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,453 miles (+3,761)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,453 miles
    Test number
    272702758084
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass25,692 miles (+6,647)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    25,692 miles
    Test number
    523320367094
    • NoteO/s wiper poor †

  26. Pass19,045 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    19,045 miles
    Test number
    984081646051
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y251 WKE

Does Y251 WKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y251 WKE is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y251 WKE?
The MOT on Y251 WKE is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y251 WKE done?
Y251 WKE was recorded at 117,257 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 4,888 miles a year.
Has Y251 WKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y251 WKE has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y251 WKE 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 WKE find?
Y251 WKE passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: centre stop disconnected; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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