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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y252 LHJMOT history

Y252 LHJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 145,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2022.

Y252 LHJ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2023
Mileage
145,237 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y252 LHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y252 LHJ was last recorded at 145,237 miles on 10 Feb 2022, 6,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,166 miles · 24 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
6,071 miles
Average per year
6,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 145,237 miles
  • 2020 – 139,166 miles
  • 2019 – 132,029 miles
  • 2018 – 129,215 miles
  • 2017 – 119,150 miles
  • 2016 – 109,576 miles
  • 2015 – 100,561 miles
  • 2014 – 91,455 miles
  • 2013 – 84,946 miles
  • 2012 – 79,008 miles
  • 2011 – 73,009 miles
  • 2010 – 66,153 miles
  • 2009 – 60,448 miles
  • 2008 – 51,354 miles
  • 2007 – 50,304 miles
  • 2006 – 47,774 miles
  • 2005 – 43,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,237 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,237 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    145,237 miles
    Test number
    735638511649
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail145,237 miles (+6,071)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,237 miles
    Test number
    514723791726
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    139,166 miles
    Test number
    821955393030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail139,166 miles (+7,137)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,166 miles
    Test number
    950637435594
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass132,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    132,029 miles
    Test number
    660725344959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail132,029 miles (+2,814)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,029 miles
    Test number
    205386845913
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass129,215 miles (+10,065)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    129,215 miles
    Test number
    947395369405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    119,150 miles
    Test number
    325814412617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail119,147 miles (+9,571)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,147 miles
    Test number
    565088447085
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  10. Pass109,576 miles (+9,015)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    109,576 miles
    Test number
    974331261284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,561 miles (+9,106)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    100,561 miles
    Test number
    725917655034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,455 miles (+6,509)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    91,455 miles
    Test number
    157085354419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,946 miles (+5,938)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    84,946 miles
    Test number
    387236053096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,008 miles (+5,999)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    79,008 miles
    Test number
    177701952458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,009 miles (+6,856)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    73,009 miles
    Test number
    859693751007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOs/ns Rear tyre tred blocks cracking/perished

  16. Pass66,153 miles (+5,705)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    66,153 miles
    Test number
    123664350064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,448 miles (+9,094)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    60,448 miles
    Test number
    183605759457
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres outerwalls slightly perished.

  18. Pass51,354 miles (+1,050)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    51,354 miles
    Test number
    284548558050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,304 miles (+2,530)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    50,304 miles
    Test number
    854337387169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,774 miles (+4,692)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    47,774 miles
    Test number
    202878196483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,082 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    43,082 miles
    Test number
    320363405426
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y252 LHJ

Does Y252 LHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y252 LHJ expired on 9 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y252 LHJ?
The MOT on Y252 LHJ expired on 9 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y252 LHJ done?
Y252 LHJ was recorded at 145,237 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2022, an average of 6,170 miles a year.
Has Y252 LHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y252 LHJ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y252 LHJ 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 LHJ find?
Y252 LHJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: coolant leak; oil leak, but not excessive.

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