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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y256 BPHMOT history

Y256 BPH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 62,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

Y256 BPH 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 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
62,835 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 BPH
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
25 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 BPH was last recorded at 62,835 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 5,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,752 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,083 miles
Average per year
2,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,835 miles
  • 2025 – 57,752 miles
  • 2024 – 55,633 miles
  • 2023 – 54,842 miles
  • 2022 – 53,851 miles
  • 2021 – 52,620 miles
  • 2020 – 51,379 miles
  • 2019 – 49,688 miles
  • 2018 – 47,314 miles
  • 2017 – 44,937 miles
  • 2016 – 39,140 miles
  • 2015 – 29,275 miles
  • 2014 – 25,140 miles
  • 2013 – 20,651 miles
  • 2012 – 10,616 miles
  • 2011 – 10,591 miles
  • 2010 – 10,525 miles
  • 2009 – 10,218 miles
  • 2008 – 9,663 miles
  • 2007 – 8,280 miles
  • 2006 – 6,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,835 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

Full MOT history

33 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,835 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    62,835 miles
    Test number
    951651677713
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail62,835 miles (+5,083)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,835 miles
    Test number
    478805723262
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass57,752 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    57,752 miles
    Test number
    904543959587
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail57,752 miles (+2,119)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,752 miles
    Test number
    107170642361
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass55,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    55,633 miles
    Test number
    875137310171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail55,633 miles (+791)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,633 miles
    Test number
    413212179198
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass54,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    54,842 miles
    Test number
    455537833577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail54,842 miles (+991)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,842 miles
    Test number
    400926918030
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass53,851 miles (+1,231)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    53,851 miles
    Test number
    450735502748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,620 miles (+1,241)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    52,620 miles
    Test number
    448115773194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,379 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    51,379 miles
    Test number
    786481921080
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area - under trays damp with oil
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Fail51,379 miles (+1,691)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,379 miles
    Test number
    657467006845
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area - under trays damp with oil
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass49,688 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,688 miles
    Test number
    351204634855
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen in drivers view
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail49,688 miles (+2,374)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,688 miles
    Test number
    377693256178
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen in drivers view
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass47,314 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    47,314 miles
    Test number
    894017379905
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Fail47,314 miles (+2,377)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,314 miles
    Test number
    946641250944
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  17. Pass44,937 miles (+5,797)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    44,937 miles
    Test number
    991314474417
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished on sidewalls 205/55/16
    • AdvisorySlight play both front lower arm rear bushes
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass39,140 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    39,140 miles
    Test number
    180933366995
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads worn and look low
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front lower arms rear mounting bushes has slight movement

  19. Fail39,140 miles (+9,865)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,140 miles
    Test number
    909992936103
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads worn and look low
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front lower arms rear mounting bushes has slight movement

  20. Pass29,275 miles (+7)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,275 miles
    Test number
    479829245194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  21. Fail29,268 miles (+4,128)5 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,268 miles
    Test number
    956507345172
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  22. Pass25,140 miles (+4,489)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    25,140 miles
    Test number
    236109544462
    • NoteO/s and n/s front and n/s rear tyre treads perishing
    • NoteO/s and n/s front lower arms rear mounting bushes splitting and has movement

  23. Pass20,651 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    20,651 miles
    Test number
    819173833188
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Fail20,651 miles (+10,035)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,651 miles
    Test number
    869223133157
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass10,616 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    10,616 miles
    Test number
    298436642189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,591 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    10,591 miles
    Test number
    819312951113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,525 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    10,525 miles
    Test number
    232212550172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass10,218 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    10,218 miles
    Test number
    553136069125
    • NoteNearside mirror backing missing

  29. Fail10,211 miles (+548)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,211 miles
    Test number
    864426269122
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • NoteNearside mirror backing missing

  30. Pass9,663 miles (+1,383)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    9,663 miles
    Test number
    610072178127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass8,280 miles (+1,332)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    8,280 miles
    Test number
    390219277116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass6,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    6,948 miles
    Test number
    663232876153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail6,945 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,945 miles
    Test number
    572472676163
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about Y256 BPH

Does Y256 BPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y256 BPH is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y256 BPH?
The MOT on Y256 BPH is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y256 BPH done?
Y256 BPH was recorded at 62,835 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 2,787 miles a year.
Has Y256 BPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 BPH has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y256 BPH 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 Y256 BPH find?
Y256 BPH passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear coil spring corroded.

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