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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y254 OWOMOT history

Y254 OWO is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 144,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2022.

Y254 OWO silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2023
Mileage
144,201 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y254 OWO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y254 OWO was last recorded at 144,201 miles on 24 Aug 2022, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,186 miles · 29 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
5,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 144,201 miles
  • 2021 – 138,405 miles
  • 2020 – 132,333 miles
  • 2019 – 125,202 miles
  • 2018 – 114,043 miles
  • 2017 – 111,081 miles
  • 2015 – 106,265 miles
  • 2014 – 103,813 miles
  • 2013 – 95,942 miles
  • 2012 – 90,741 miles
  • 2011 – 84,234 miles
  • 2010 – 76,163 miles
  • 2009 – 71,371 miles
  • 2008 – 64,592 miles
  • 2007 – 57,656 miles
  • 2006 – 48,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,201 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear arch has corrosion
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear arch has corrosion
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disks lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,201 miles (+15)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    144,201 miles
    Test number
    687707895865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear arch has corrosion
    • 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 arch has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail144,186 miles (+5,781)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,186 miles
    Test number
    576691867382
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer o/s and n/s arches corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass138,405 miles (+607)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    138,405 miles
    Test number
    657955554296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to min (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAux belt squeeling

  4. Fail137,798 miles (+5,465)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,798 miles
    Test number
    450024024133
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass132,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,333 miles
    Test number
    182849239857
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disks lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail132,333 miles (+7,131)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,333 miles
    Test number
    776461640551
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disks lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass125,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    125,202 miles
    Test number
    275993087723
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail125,202 miles (+11,159)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,202 miles
    Test number
    830788337476
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass114,043 miles (+2,962)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    114,043 miles
    Test number
    224760360033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,081 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    111,081 miles
    Test number
    610764410043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail111,081 miles (+4,816)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,081 miles
    Test number
    782595659581
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass106,265 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    106,265 miles
    Test number
    397070045252
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing low
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear pads and discs wearing low

  13. Fail106,265 miles (+2,452)4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,265 miles
    Test number
    155158135215
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteEngine misfiring
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing low
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear pads and discs wearing low

  14. Pass103,813 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    103,813 miles
    Test number
    326044404441
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail103,813 miles (+7,871)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,813 miles
    Test number
    878034304278
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass95,942 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    95,942 miles
    Test number
    199520993117
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s washer jet incorrect spray pattern
    • NoteOil leak on underside of engine leaking onto undertray

  17. Fail95,942 miles (+5,201)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,942 miles
    Test number
    596719783173
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s washer jet incorrect spray pattern
    • NoteOil leak on underside of engine leaking onto undertray

  18. Pass90,741 miles (+6,507)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    90,741 miles
    Test number
    117056502296
    • NoteAdvise check front brake pads

  19. Pass84,234 miles (+8,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    84,234 miles
    Test number
    378121901464
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass76,163 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    76,163 miles
    Test number
    304365190197
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to o/s rear brake pipe

  21. Fail76,160 miles (+4,789)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,160 miles
    Test number
    882905890142
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to o/s rear brake pipe

  22. Pass71,371 miles (+6,779)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    71,371 miles
    Test number
    633910899170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,592 miles (+6,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    64,592 miles
    Test number
    820781098182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass57,656 miles (+9,597)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    57,656 miles
    Test number
    661865007272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,059 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    48,059 miles
    Test number
    331379706476
    • NoteSmall nik in tyre on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Questions about Y254 OWO

Does Y254 OWO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y254 OWO expired on 23 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y254 OWO?
The MOT on Y254 OWO expired on 23 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y254 OWO done?
Y254 OWO was recorded at 144,201 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2022, an average of 5,981 miles a year.
Has Y254 OWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y254 OWO has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y254 OWO 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 Y254 OWO find?
Y254 OWO passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2022 with 9 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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