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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y253 GAJMOT history

Y253 GAJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 148,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

Y253 GAJ silver 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 17 May 2027
Mileage
148,298 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 GAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 GAJ was last recorded at 148,298 miles on 18 May 2026, 266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,032 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
266 miles
Average per year
6,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,298 miles
  • 2025 – 148,032 miles
  • 2024 – 143,104 miles
  • 2023 – 135,026 miles
  • 2022 – 125,057 miles
  • 2021 – 114,711 miles
  • 2020 – 105,865 miles
  • 2019 – 98,264 miles
  • 2018 – 87,576 miles
  • 2016 – 75,746 miles
  • 2014 – 62,678 miles
  • 2013 – 53,808 miles
  • 2012 – 49,237 miles
  • 2011 – 44,713 miles
  • 2010 – 41,012 miles
  • 2009 – 36,164 miles
  • 2008 – 31,958 miles
  • 2007 – 27,724 miles
  • 2006 – 23,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,298 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,298 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    148,298 miles
    Test number
    568174464748
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail148,298 miles (+266)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,298 miles
    Test number
    880784006104
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,032 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    148,032 miles
    Test number
    717320134822
    • MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail148,032 miles (+4,928)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,032 miles
    Test number
    636165344024
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass143,104 miles (+8,078)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    143,104 miles
    Test number
    846876768996
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass135,026 miles (+9,969)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    135,026 miles
    Test number
    995995881898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass125,057 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,057 miles
    Test number
    535413672303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail125,057 miles (+10,346)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,057 miles
    Test number
    530794331274
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass114,711 miles (+8,846)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,711 miles
    Test number
    204087881651
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass105,865 miles (+7,601)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    105,865 miles
    Test number
    918728065347
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive strong advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side aim weak
    • AdvisoryOff side hand brake grabbing slightly
    • AdvisoryPower steering reservoir damp
    • AdvisorySlight body corrosion

  11. Pass98,264 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    98,264 miles
    Test number
    549296202524
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail98,264 miles (+10,688)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,264 miles
    Test number
    291645994999
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass87,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    87,576 miles
    Test number
    850372557145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,575 miles (+11,829)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,575 miles
    Test number
    859024855806
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass75,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    75,746 miles
    Test number
    521537656958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,746 miles (+5,873)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,746 miles
    Test number
    981228260536
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass69,873 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    69,873 miles
    Test number
    203592049103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear direction indicators faded

  18. Fail69,873 miles (+7,195)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,873 miles
    Test number
    239826369552
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front and nearside rear tyres worn edges of tread
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear direction indicators faded

  19. Pass62,678 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    62,678 miles
    Test number
    156209024399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,671 miles (+3,832)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,671 miles
    Test number
    507398524346
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass58,839 miles (+5,031)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,839 miles
    Test number
    355061474087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,808 miles (+4,571)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,808 miles
    Test number
    506730973077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,237 miles (+4,524)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,237 miles
    Test number
    315138862038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,713 miles (+3,701)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,713 miles
    Test number
    608430171006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,012 miles (+4,848)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,012 miles
    Test number
    731224470044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,164 miles (+4,206)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,164 miles
    Test number
    344957679075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,958 miles (+4,234)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,958 miles
    Test number
    670269358066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,724 miles (+4,534)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,724 miles
    Test number
    592384667026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass23,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,190 miles
    Test number
    922232176042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y253 GAJ

Does Y253 GAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y253 GAJ is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y253 GAJ?
The MOT on Y253 GAJ is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y253 GAJ done?
Y253 GAJ was recorded at 148,298 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 6,199 miles a year.
Has Y253 GAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 GAJ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y253 GAJ 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 GAJ find?
Y253 GAJ passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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