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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y252 GEBMOT history

Y252 GEB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 May 2022 and it has passed 14 of 26 MOT tests, with 162,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2022.

Y252 GEB blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 May 2022
Mileage
162,818 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2022
MOT tests
26
14 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y252 GEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 May 2022
Latest MOT test
25 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y252 GEB was last recorded at 162,818 miles on 25 May 2022, 2,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,219 miles · 18 May 2021
Between the last two tests
2,599 miles
Average per year
6,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 162,818 miles
  • 2021 – 160,219 miles
  • 2020 – 154,914 miles
  • 2018 – 150,555 miles
  • 2017 – 143,298 miles
  • 2016 – 136,773 miles
  • 2015 – 130,698 miles
  • 2014 – 124,075 miles
  • 2013 – 113,890 miles
  • 2012 – 104,091 miles
  • 2011 – 100,633 miles
  • 2010 – 99,690 miles
  • 2009 – 93,791 miles
  • 2007 – 78,392 miles
  • 2006 – 67,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail162,818 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Coolant leak
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail162,818 miles (+2,599)4 dangerous13 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,818 miles
    Test number
    410769933637
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,219 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    160,219 miles
    Test number
    501673303495
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Fail160,219 miles (+5,305)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,219 miles
    Test number
    396393513479
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass154,914 miles (+44)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    154,914 miles
    Test number
    306987200407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuface corroded

  5. Fail154,870 miles (+4,315)1 dangerous10 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,870 miles
    Test number
    440265560729
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel nut damaged
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass150,555 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    150,555 miles
    Test number
    708099861581
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail150,546 miles (+7,248)3 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,546 miles
    Test number
    413974649300
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass143,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    143,298 miles
    Test number
    427630530259
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail143,298 miles (+6,525)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,298 miles
    Test number
    103370486978
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass136,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    136,773 miles
    Test number
    313216527714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail136,773 miles (+6,075)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,773 miles
    Test number
    513215513600
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both sides adjusted OK (1.8)

  12. Pass130,698 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    130,698 miles
    Test number
    227561065143
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail130,693 miles (+6,618)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,693 miles
    Test number
    409980265182
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass124,075 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    124,075 miles
    Test number
    159361864180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail124,075 miles (+10,185)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,075 miles
    Test number
    786721964123
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail113,890 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,890 miles
    Test number
    157035713118
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteSlight play in both ends of steering rack

  17. Pass113,890 miles (+9,799)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    113,890 miles
    Test number
    697925213110
    • NoteSlight play in both ends of steering rack

  18. Pass104,091 miles (+3,458)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    104,091 miles
    Test number
    266190912136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,633 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    100,633 miles
    Test number
    207583301490
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail100,633 miles (+943)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,633 miles
    Test number
    866391301111
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass99,690 miles (+5,899)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    99,690 miles
    Test number
    670086960172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail93,791 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,791 miles
    Test number
    173767469136
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBoth parking brakes very lazy

  23. Pass93,791 miles (+15,399)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    93,791 miles
    Test number
    310237469151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBoth parking brakes very lazy

  24. Pass78,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    78,392 miles
    Test number
    882017037231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail78,391 miles (+10,980)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,391 miles
    Test number
    971837137262
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Pass67,411 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    67,411 miles
    Test number
    591838736259
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y252 GEB

Does Y252 GEB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y252 GEB expired on 17 May 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y252 GEB?
The MOT on Y252 GEB expired on 17 May 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y252 GEB done?
Y252 GEB was recorded at 162,818 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2022, an average of 6,059 miles a year.
Has Y252 GEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y252 GEB has failed 12 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y252 GEB 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 Y252 GEB find?
Y252 GEB failed its latest MOT on 25 May 2022 with 4 dangerous defects, 13 major defects, 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, and 25 more.

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