BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 3,000 cc
Y252 WFCMOT history
Y252 WFC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 195,905 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 195,905 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,828 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y252 WFC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y252 WFC was last recorded at 195,905 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 6,561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 189,344 miles · 14 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,561 miles
- Average per year
- 5,828 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 195,905 miles
- 2024 – 189,344 miles
- 2023 – 181,776 miles
- 2022 – 175,067 miles
- 2021 – 168,709 miles
- 2020 – 164,211 miles
- 2019 – 163,292 miles
- 2018 – 158,337 miles
- 2017 – 153,949 miles
- 2016 – 147,535 miles
- 2015 – 134,656 miles
- 2014 – 128,034 miles
- 2013 – 121,710 miles
- 2012 – 114,341 miles
- 2011 – 108,387 miles
- 2010 – 102,667 miles
- 2009 – 98,094 miles
- 2008 – 92,820 miles
- 2007 – 87,361 miles
- 2006 – 81,038 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass195,905 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pre flexi CORRODED
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Engine cover fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019
Full MOT history
27 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass195,905 miles (+6,561)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 195,905 miles
- Test number
- 127137941443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass189,344 miles (+7,568)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 189,344 miles
- Test number
- 236221949600
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,776 miles (+6,709)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 181,776 miles
- Test number
- 122758947663
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,067 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 175,067 miles
- Test number
- 561087567575
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 164067582850
- DangerousRear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass168,709 miles (+106)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 168,709 miles
- Test number
- 157566083177
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pre flexi CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail168,603 miles (+4,392)2 dangerous3 major2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,603 miles
- Test number
- 491437103237
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished and cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished and cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Incorrect BULB for headlamp or vice versa (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pre FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Incorrect BULB for headlamp or vice versa (4.1.4 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pre flexi CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass164,211 miles (+919)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 164,211 miles
- Test number
- 792701693583
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,292 miles (+4,955)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 163,292 miles
- Test number
- 857781556798
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass158,337 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 158,337 miles
- Test number
- 900883486008
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail158,337 miles (+4,388)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,337 miles
- Test number
- 293849763050
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass153,949 miles (+6,414)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 153,949 miles
- Test number
- 607309653906
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass147,535 miles (+100)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 147,535 miles
- Test number
- 448640811019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,435 miles (+12,779)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,435 miles
- Test number
- 778285512911
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass134,656 miles (+6,622)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 134,656 miles
- Test number
- 927481975011
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass128,034 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 128,034 miles
- Test number
- 347718754037
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front tyres low
- NoteOffside rear shock absorber has inadequate damping
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Fail128,034 miles (+6,324)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,034 miles
- Test number
- 116258254048
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front tyres low
- NoteOffside rear shock absorber has inadequate damping
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Pass121,710 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 121,710 miles
- Test number
- 176906253047
- NoteSlight play in both steering arms
Fail121,710 miles (+7,369)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,710 miles
- Test number
- 525436153088
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteSlight play in both steering arms
Pass114,341 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 114,341 miles
- Test number
- 168254142463
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteSlight play in offside steering arm
Fail114,341 miles (+5,954)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,341 miles
- Test number
- 467374742099
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteSlight play in offside steering arm
Pass108,387 miles (+5,720)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 108,387 miles
- Test number
- 149382551417
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass102,667 miles (+4,573)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 102,667 miles
- Test number
- 160946040435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,094 miles (+5,274)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 98,094 miles
- Test number
- 142117349039
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,820 miles (+5,459)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 92,820 miles
- Test number
- 413289048001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,361 miles (+6,323)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 87,361 miles
- Test number
- 560113047018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,038 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 81,038 miles
- Test number
- 274881256092
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y252 WFC
- Does Y252 WFC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y252 WFC is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y252 WFC?
- The MOT on Y252 WFC is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y252 WFC done?
- Y252 WFC was recorded at 195,905 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 5,828 miles a year.
- Has Y252 WFC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y252 WFC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y252 WFC 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 WFC find?
- Y252 WFC passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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