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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y253 YAPMOT history

Y253 YAP is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 136,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

Y253 YAP black 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 Jun 2027
Mileage
136,837 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 YAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 YAP was last recorded at 136,837 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Feb 2011: 64,224 miles, lower than 130,723 miles on 29 Jan 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
136,836 miles · 6 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,837 miles
  • 2025 – 133,580 miles
  • 2024 – 133,372 miles
  • 2023 – 132,701 miles
  • 2021 – 132,536 miles
  • 2020 – 132,495 miles
  • 2019 – 131,131 miles
  • 2018 – 128,096 miles
  • 2017 – 111,001 miles
  • 2016 – 94,368 miles
  • 2015 – 80,911 miles
  • 2014 – 71,820 miles
  • 2013 – 70,029 miles
  • 2012 – 66,390 miles
  • 2011 – 64,224 miles
  • 2010 – 130,723 miles
  • 2009 – 111,667 miles
  • 2008 – 89,311 miles
  • 2007 – 76,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,837 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Tested in wet conditions

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,837 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    136,837 miles
    Test number
    802545316842
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail136,836 miles (+3,256)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,836 miles
    Test number
    776460104641
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass133,580 miles (+208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    133,580 miles
    Test number
    587505532828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass133,372 miles (+671)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    133,372 miles
    Test number
    726308902601
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass132,701 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    132,701 miles
    Test number
    338230205800
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail132,700 miles (+164)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,700 miles
    Test number
    860426480204
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged spring cutting tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to spring (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted spring clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass132,536 miles (+41)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    132,536 miles
    Test number
    444904400786
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass132,495 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    132,495 miles
    Test number
    611906323119
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail132,495 miles (+1,364)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,495 miles
    Test number
    681784693602
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass131,131 miles (+3,035)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,131 miles
    Test number
    463032829665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,096 miles (+17,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,096 miles
    Test number
    145783528951
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass111,001 miles (+254)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    111,001 miles
    Test number
    973777320801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryTested in wet conditions

  13. Fail110,747 miles (+16,379)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,747 miles
    Test number
    517465571353
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryTested in wet conditions

  14. Pass94,368 miles (+24)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    94,368 miles
    Test number
    333135960737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOuter sill protection fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderside and engine covers fitted

  15. Fail94,344 miles (+13,433)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,344 miles
    Test number
    231115178397
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOuter sill protection fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderside and engine covers fitted

  16. Pass80,911 miles (+9,091)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,911 miles
    Test number
    589142875072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,820 miles (+1,791)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    71,820 miles
    Test number
    539134964079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,029 miles (+3,639)10 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    70,029 miles
    Test number
    526958033050
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront wishbone rear bushes showing wear
    • NoteNumber plates have motifs on ends
    • NoteO/s front apron/inner wing panel broken and insecure
    • NoteO/s wiper blade torn on one end
    • NoteO/s/f seat belt slow to return
    • NoteOil misting around power steering resevoir
    • NoteRear brake hose metal ends corroded
    • NoteRear brake pipes showing surface corrosion

  19. Pass66,390 miles (+2,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    66,390 miles
    Test number
    705751532018
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass64,224 miles (-66,499)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    64,224 miles
    Test number
    707784531053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass130,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    130,723 miles
    Test number
    574129220028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail130,723 miles (+19,056)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,723 miles
    Test number
    441369520026
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass111,667 miles (+22,356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    111,667 miles
    Test number
    624860189051
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  24. Pass89,311 miles (+13,293)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    89,311 miles
    Test number
    834588558020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass76,018 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    76,018 miles
    Test number
    213170167039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail76,016 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,016 miles
    Test number
    670439157053
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about Y253 YAP

Does Y253 YAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y253 YAP is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y253 YAP?
The MOT on Y253 YAP is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y253 YAP done?
Y253 YAP was recorded at 136,837 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 3,151 miles a year.
Has Y253 YAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 YAP has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y253 YAP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y253 YAP find?
Y253 YAP passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 5 more.

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