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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y254 RPXMOT history

Y254 RPX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 215,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

Y254 RPX 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 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
215,635 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y254 RPX
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
20 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y254 RPX was last recorded at 215,635 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 14,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Sept 2011: 103,137 miles, lower than 103,345 miles on 1 Jun 2011.

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
201,336 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
14,299 miles
Average per year
7,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 215,635 miles
  • 2024 – 201,336 miles
  • 2023 – 192,567 miles
  • 2022 – 179,276 miles
  • 2021 – 165,232 miles
  • 2020 – 151,278 miles
  • 2019 – 144,206 miles
  • 2018 – 140,617 miles
  • 2017 – 134,081 miles
  • 2016 – 127,432 miles
  • 2015 – 117,908 miles
  • 2013 – 115,726 miles
  • 2012 – 109,924 miles
  • 2011 – 103,137 miles
  • 2010 – 95,355 miles
  • 2009 – 86,668 miles
  • 2008 – 76,374 miles
  • 2007 – 67,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,635 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,635 miles (+14,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    215,635 miles
    Test number
    147930588779
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass201,336 miles (+8,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    201,336 miles
    Test number
    107802025010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass192,567 miles (+13,291)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    192,567 miles
    Test number
    161491586881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass179,276 miles (+14,044)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    179,276 miles
    Test number
    102546132842
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass165,232 miles (+13,954)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    165,232 miles
    Test number
    974777400609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass151,278 miles (+7,072)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    151,278 miles
    Test number
    470673712773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass144,206 miles (+3,589)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    144,206 miles
    Test number
    621040263589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass140,617 miles (+6,536)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    140,617 miles
    Test number
    215756421205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,081 miles (+6,649)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    134,081 miles
    Test number
    952855945000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,432 miles (+9,524)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    127,432 miles
    Test number
    945084095017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,908 miles (+13)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    117,908 miles
    Test number
    966998895003
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail117,895 miles (+2,169)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,895 miles
    Test number
    625557495039
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass115,726 miles (+5,802)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    115,726 miles
    Test number
    927523073282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDiff and gearbox oil leak
    • NoteN/s/f o/s/f tyre uneven wear
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe coated in grease not allowing full inspection

  14. Pass109,924 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    109,924 miles
    Test number
    436495902325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteDiff & gear box oil leaking

  15. Fail109,924 miles (+6,787)8 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,924 miles
    Test number
    628935502343
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteDiff & gear box oil leaking

  16. Pass103,137 miles9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    103,137 miles
    Test number
    357879151219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail103,137 miles (-208)7 failures10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,137 miles
    Test number
    396639351250
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail103,345 miles (+7,990)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,345 miles
    Test number
    376752951184
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass95,355 miles (+83)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    95,355 miles
    Test number
    690944120108
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Fail95,272 miles (+8,604)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,272 miles
    Test number
    432260620180
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass86,668 miles (+10,294)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    86,668 miles
    Test number
    920442129197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,374 miles (+8,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    76,374 miles
    Test number
    854753058005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass67,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    67,892 miles
    Test number
    710168637090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail67,892 miles6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,892 miles
    Test number
    343197037074
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about Y254 RPX

Does Y254 RPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y254 RPX is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y254 RPX?
The MOT on Y254 RPX is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y254 RPX done?
Y254 RPX was recorded at 215,635 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 7,865 miles a year.
Has Y254 RPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y254 RPX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on Y254 RPX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y254 RPX find?
Y254 RPX passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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