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BMW R Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,130 cc

Y256 CGJMOT history

Y256 CGJ is a black petrol BMW R Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 27,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2026
Mileage
27,551 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 CGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,130 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 CGJ was last recorded at 27,551 miles on 19 Jul 2025, 96 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,455 miles · 19 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
96 miles
Average per year
954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 27,551 miles
  • 2024 – 27,455 miles
  • 2023 – 27,384 miles
  • 2022 – 27,139 miles
  • 2021 – 26,745 miles
  • 2020 – 26,439 miles
  • 2019 – 26,368 miles
  • 2018 – 26,225 miles
  • 2017 – 26,050 miles
  • 2015 – 25,549 miles
  • 2014 – 24,942 miles
  • 2013 – 24,456 miles
  • 2012 – 23,445 miles
  • 2011 – 22,233 miles
  • 2010 – 20,475 miles
  • 2009 – 19,589 miles
  • 2008 – 18,067 miles
  • 2007 – 15,473 miles
  • 2006 – 9,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,551 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,551 miles (+96)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    27,551 miles
    Test number
    998589815033
    • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass27,455 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    27,455 miles
    Test number
    632720336765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass27,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    27,384 miles
    Test number
    339314573327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail27,384 miles (+245)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,384 miles
    Test number
    255048129699
    • Repaired at testRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

  5. Pass27,139 miles (+394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    27,139 miles
    Test number
    360400880700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass26,745 miles (+306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    26,745 miles
    Test number
    382862134081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass26,439 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    26,439 miles
    Test number
    140807601407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass26,368 miles (+143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    26,368 miles
    Test number
    506194792580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass26,225 miles (+175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    26,225 miles
    Test number
    790432130568
    • AdvisoryFront Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  10. Pass26,050 miles (+501)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    26,050 miles
    Test number
    354221110102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,549 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    25,549 miles
    Test number
    151291579266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,942 miles (+486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    24,942 miles
    Test number
    509052394197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  13. Pass24,456 miles (+1,011)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    24,456 miles
    Test number
    807019793143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,445 miles (+1,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    23,445 miles
    Test number
    647832102256
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass22,233 miles (+1,758)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,233 miles
    Test number
    859392791117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,475 miles (+886)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    20,475 miles
    Test number
    161668690472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,589 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,589 miles
    Test number
    382777289085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,067 miles (+2,594)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,067 miles
    Test number
    812539388023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,473 miles
    Test number
    443499387009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail15,473 miles (+6,471)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,473 miles
    Test number
    601603087025
    • FailureRear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

  21. Pass9,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    9,002 miles
    Test number
    312981146025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y256 CGJ

Does Y256 CGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y256 CGJ expired on 21 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y256 CGJ?
The MOT on Y256 CGJ expired on 21 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y256 CGJ done?
Y256 CGJ was recorded at 27,551 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2025, an average of 954 miles a year.
Has Y256 CGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 CGJ has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on Y256 CGJ 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 CGJ find?
Y256 CGJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake binding but not excessively.

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