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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y253 WKEMOT history

Y253 WKE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2021.

Y253 WKE blue 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 7 Nov 2022
Mileage
119,109 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 WKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 WKE was last recorded at 119,109 miles on 8 Nov 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,109 miles · 28 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 119,109 miles
  • 2020 – 111,102 miles
  • 2019 – 104,750 miles
  • 2018 – 96,677 miles
  • 2017 – 91,587 miles
  • 2015 – 88,084 miles
  • 2014 – 84,280 miles
  • 2013 – 78,965 miles
  • 2012 – 73,095 miles
  • 2011 – 73,052 miles
  • 2010 – 70,531 miles
  • 2009 – 65,126 miles
  • 2008 – 62,856 miles
  • 2007 – 61,080 miles
  • 2006 – 56,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,109 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear differential bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,109 miles
    Test number
    175742802901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail119,109 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,109 miles
    Test number
    843080790050
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential bushes worn

  3. Fail119,109 miles (+8,007)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,109 miles
    Test number
    327544764356
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential bushes worn

  4. Pass111,102 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,102 miles
    Test number
    646667137282
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail111,102 miles (+6,352)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,102 miles
    Test number
    370493522104
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass104,750 miles (+8,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    104,750 miles
    Test number
    625979945770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass96,677 miles (+5,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    96,677 miles
    Test number
    462397448393
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass91,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    91,587 miles
    Test number
    983425468829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,586 miles (+3,502)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,586 miles
    Test number
    762375723299
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror missing
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre flat

  10. Pass88,084 miles (+3,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    88,084 miles
    Test number
    609983407631
    • AdvisoryNearside obligatory mirror glass missing

  11. Pass84,280 miles (+1)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    84,280 miles
    Test number
    456102544300
    • NoteNearside front tyre nearing limit
    • NoteNearside obligatory mirror glass missing
    • NoteOffside front tyre getting low
    • NoteOffside rear jacking mount rubber missing

  12. Fail84,279 miles (+5,314)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,279 miles
    Test number
    676519734312
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front tyre nearing limit
    • NoteNearside obligatory mirror glass missing
    • NoteOffside front tyre getting low
    • NoteOffside rear jacking mount rubber missing

  13. Pass78,965 miles (+1)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    78,965 miles
    Test number
    425805673213
    • NoteFront tyres low on inner edge
    • NoteN/s mirror glass missing
    • NoteN/s rear tyre low on inner edge

  14. Fail78,964 miles (+5,869)7 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,964 miles
    Test number
    328723773242
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront tyres low on inner edge
    • NoteN/s mirror glass missing
    • NoteN/s rear tyre low on inner edge

  15. Pass73,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    73,095 miles
    Test number
    579525882265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,095 miles (+43)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,095 miles
    Test number
    549425482287
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  17. Pass73,052 miles (+2,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    73,052 miles
    Test number
    659574161293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass70,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    70,531 miles
    Test number
    300646540406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,531 miles (+5,405)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,531 miles
    Test number
    310206840219
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass65,126 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    65,126 miles
    Test number
    884696699133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,106 miles (+2,250)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,106 miles
    Test number
    263491999466
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre nearing limit

  22. Pass62,856 miles (+1,776)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    62,856 miles
    Test number
    204181298177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s steering rack end

  23. Pass61,080 miles (+4,392)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    61,080 miles
    Test number
    681287197168
    • NoteN/s rear tyre has nail in it
    • NoteO/s rear tyre low
    • NoteSlight movement from o/s lower swivel

  24. Pass56,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    56,688 miles
    Test number
    521465796199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y253 WKE

Does Y253 WKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y253 WKE expired on 7 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y253 WKE?
The MOT on Y253 WKE expired on 7 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y253 WKE done?
Y253 WKE was recorded at 119,109 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2021, an average of 4,074 miles a year.
Has Y253 WKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 WKE has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y253 WKE 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 WKE find?
Y253 WKE passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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