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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y253 LRDMOT history

Y253 LRD is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 92,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

Y253 LRD grey 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 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
92,952 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 LRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 LRD was last recorded at 92,952 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,978 miles · 14 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
974 miles
Average per year
2,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,952 miles
  • 2023 – 91,978 miles
  • 2022 – 90,730 miles
  • 2021 – 88,695 miles
  • 2020 – 88,154 miles
  • 2019 – 86,946 miles
  • 2018 – 85,913 miles
  • 2017 – 84,663 miles
  • 2016 – 83,436 miles
  • 2015 – 82,446 miles
  • 2014 – 81,653 miles
  • 2013 – 80,900 miles
  • 2012 – 80,737 miles
  • 2011 – 79,962 miles
  • 2010 – 78,559 miles
  • 2009 – 72,720 miles
  • 2008 – 66,074 miles
  • 2007 – 57,863 miles
  • 2006 – 50,130 miles
  • 2005 – 40,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,952 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,952 miles (+974)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    92,952 miles
    Test number
    708951012296
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass91,978 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    91,978 miles
    Test number
    162618317623
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail91,978 miles (+1,248)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,978 miles
    Test number
    367323893190
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass90,730 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    90,730 miles
    Test number
    772237172624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail90,730 miles (+2,035)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,730 miles
    Test number
    409777309367
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass88,695 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    88,695 miles
    Test number
    504151731717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail88,695 miles (+541)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,695 miles
    Test number
    442386245354
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass88,154 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,154 miles
    Test number
    366966967224
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail88,154 miles (+1,208)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,154 miles
    Test number
    275485838143
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass86,946 miles (+1,033)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,946 miles
    Test number
    225850393072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass85,913 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,913 miles
    Test number
    215618986387
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail85,913 miles (+1,250)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,913 miles
    Test number
    505132352291
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing

  13. Pass84,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    84,663 miles
    Test number
    799312509135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,663 miles (+1,227)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,663 miles
    Test number
    295419436139
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass83,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    83,436 miles
    Test number
    692831784943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail83,436 miles (+990)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,436 miles
    Test number
    742487600228
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported gearbox mounting (7.1.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass82,446 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    82,446 miles
    Test number
    902642791112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,653 miles (+753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    81,653 miles
    Test number
    545890734324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass80,900 miles (+163)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,900 miles
    Test number
    415714203300
    • NoteFront pipe exhaust system supporting in poor condition.

  20. Pass80,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    80,737 miles
    Test number
    547181292261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail80,737 miles (+775)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,737 miles
    Test number
    499551592290
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass79,962 miles (+1,403)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    79,962 miles
    Test number
    578624381248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass78,559 miles (+5,839)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    78,559 miles
    Test number
    323541180436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass72,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    72,720 miles
    Test number
    390806689283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail72,720 miles (+6,646)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,720 miles
    Test number
    853715389238
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass66,074 miles (+8,211)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    66,074 miles
    Test number
    952283388224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass57,863 miles (+7,733)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    57,863 miles
    Test number
    824073587200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass50,130 miles (+10,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    50,130 miles
    Test number
    413048346281
    • 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)

  29. Pass40,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    40,107 miles
    Test number
    272309635223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y253 LRD

Does Y253 LRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y253 LRD is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y253 LRD?
The MOT on Y253 LRD is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y253 LRD done?
Y253 LRD was recorded at 92,952 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 2,619 miles a year.
Has Y253 LRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 LRD has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on Y253 LRD 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 LRD find?
Y253 LRD passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 4 more.

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