BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc
Y254 YBHMOT history
Y254 YBH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,595 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 125,595 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 18 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 4,382 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y254 YBH
- 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 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y254 YBH was last recorded at 125,595 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Jan 2010: 64,670 miles, lower than 71,470 miles on 21 Jan 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 125,593 miles · 22 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 4,382 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 125,595 miles
- 2022 – 123,501 miles
- 2021 – 121,833 miles
- 2020 – 119,798 miles
- 2019 – 116,055 miles
- 2018 – 111,665 miles
- 2017 – 107,709 miles
- 2016 – 104,790 miles
- 2015 – 101,755 miles
- 2014 – 97,711 miles
- 2013 – 92,741 miles
- 2012 – 89,756 miles
- 2011 – 86,809 miles
- 2010 – 64,670 miles
- 2009 – 71,470 miles
- 2008 – 58,976 miles
- 2007 – 47,061 miles
- 2006 – 39,016 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,595 miles
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view repaired (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Full MOT history
19 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,595 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 125,595 miles
- Test number
- 771666808856
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view repaired (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail125,593 miles (+2,092)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,593 miles
- Test number
- 157607562450
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view repaired (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass123,501 miles (+1,668)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 123,501 miles
- Test number
- 488073408486
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass121,833 miles (+2,035)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 121,833 miles
- Test number
- 466817384548
- MinorNearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction stone chip repaired (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,798 miles (+3,743)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 119,798 miles
- Test number
- 305725275437
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip smaller than 40mm outside zoneA repaired (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass116,055 miles (+4,390)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 116,055 miles
- Test number
- 616217796001
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen outside zone A smaller than 40mm repaired (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Pass111,665 miles (+3,956)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 111,665 miles
- Test number
- 277078705423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,709 miles (+2,919)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 107,709 miles
- Test number
- 879564631355
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass104,790 miles (+3,035)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 104,790 miles
- Test number
- 686969640013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,755 miles (+4,044)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 101,755 miles
- Test number
- 458066525056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,711 miles (+4,970)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 97,711 miles
- Test number
- 165302524480
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,741 miles (+2,985)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 92,741 miles
- Test number
- 157138223420
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass89,756 miles (+2,947)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 89,756 miles
- Test number
- 627833412064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,809 miles (+22,139)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 86,809 miles
- Test number
- 587340421033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,670 miles (-6,800)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 64,670 miles
- Test number
- 853820020015
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass71,470 miles (+12,494)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 71,470 miles
- Test number
- 152371429071
- 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)
Pass58,976 miles (+11,915)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 58,976 miles
- Test number
- 233485928039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,061 miles (+8,045)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 47,061 miles
- Test number
- 413343337049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,016 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 39,016 miles
- Test number
- 353432036074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y254 YBH
- Does Y254 YBH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y254 YBH is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y254 YBH?
- The MOT on Y254 YBH is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y254 YBH done?
- Y254 YBH was recorded at 125,595 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 4,382 miles a year.
- Has Y254 YBH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y254 YBH has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y254 YBH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jan 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y254 YBH find?
- Y254 YBH passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view repaired; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.
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