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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y253 DKBMOT history

Y253 DKB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 82,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2024.

Y253 DKB silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2025
Mileage
82,236 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 DKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2025
Latest MOT test
7 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 DKB was last recorded at 82,236 miles on 7 May 2024, 722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,514 miles · 18 May 2023
Between the last two tests
722 miles
Average per year
2,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 82,236 miles
  • 2023 – 81,514 miles
  • 2022 – 80,587 miles
  • 2021 – 79,457 miles
  • 2020 – 77,981 miles
  • 2019 – 76,777 miles
  • 2018 – 72,943 miles
  • 2015 – 66,144 miles
  • 2014 – 63,855 miles
  • 2013 – 62,065 miles
  • 2012 – 60,148 miles
  • 2010 – 57,027 miles
  • 2009 – 51,360 miles
  • 2008 – 49,355 miles
  • 2006 – 44,947 miles
  • 2005 – 39,243 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,236 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,236 miles (+722)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    82,236 miles
    Test number
    977469101752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,514 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    81,514 miles
    Test number
    243546241155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,587 miles (+1,130)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    80,587 miles
    Test number
    483620198054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,457 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    79,457 miles
    Test number
    197249938424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail79,456 miles (+1,475)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,456 miles
    Test number
    464178771205
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass77,981 miles (+1,204)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    77,981 miles
    Test number
    749079768889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass76,777 miles (+3,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2020
    Odometer
    76,777 miles
    Test number
    192583940010
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass72,943 miles (+6,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,943 miles
    Test number
    484357668166
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass66,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,144 miles
    Test number
    958465838619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,144 miles (+311)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,144 miles
    Test number
    229299690918
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass65,833 miles (+1,978)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,833 miles
    Test number
    226890445101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,855 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,855 miles
    Test number
    379481654102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront tyres scrubbing on edges

  13. Fail63,855 miles (+1,790)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,855 miles
    Test number
    986228544138
    • FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront tyres scrubbing on edges

  14. Pass62,065 miles (+1,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    62,065 miles
    Test number
    177906533195
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass60,148 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,148 miles
    Test number
    518931252149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,855 miles (+2,828)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,855 miles
    Test number
    265509582060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,027 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    57,027 miles
    Test number
    374827220393
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight cut's in side wall.
    • NoteOffside front top roll bar ball joint boot split.
    • NoteSlight play in offside front steering rack

  18. Fail57,027 miles (+5,667)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,027 miles
    Test number
    954067020304
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight cut's in side wall.
    • NoteOffside front top roll bar ball joint boot split.
    • NoteSlight play in offside front steering rack

  19. Pass51,360 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    51,360 miles
    Test number
    492540539382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,913 miles
    Test number
    112554039143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,913 miles (+1,558)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,913 miles
    Test number
    123614639157
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass49,355 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    49,355 miles
    Test number
    493359428131
    • NoteO/s/r tyre 3mm and n/s/r tyre 3mm

  23. Fail49,355 miles (+4,408)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,355 miles
    Test number
    761489228162
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre 3mm and n/s/r tyre 3mm

  24. Pass44,947 miles (+5,704)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    44,947 miles
    Test number
    404199216448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,243 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    39,243 miles
    Test number
    741045615300
    • NoteSurface corrosion on all disc plates †disc pads getting low on wear

Questions about Y253 DKB

Does Y253 DKB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y253 DKB expired on 31 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y253 DKB?
The MOT on Y253 DKB expired on 31 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y253 DKB done?
Y253 DKB was recorded at 82,236 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2024, an average of 2,326 miles a year.
Has Y253 DKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 DKB has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2021.
Has the mileage on Y253 DKB 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 Y253 DKB find?
Y253 DKB passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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