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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,246 cc

Y256 GEBMOT history

Y256 GEB is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 18 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 156,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2023.

Y256 GEB silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2024
Mileage
156,481 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 GEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 GEB was last recorded at 156,481 miles on 19 Oct 2023, 5,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,903 miles · 7 May 2019
Between the last two tests
5,578 miles
Average per year
5,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 156,481 miles
  • 2019 – 150,903 miles
  • 2017 – 141,099 miles
  • 2015 – 121,016 miles
  • 2014 – 117,998 miles
  • 2013 – 110,903 miles
  • 2012 – 92,168 miles
  • 2011 – 90,080 miles
  • 2010 – 76,693 miles
  • 2009 – 68,900 miles
  • 2008 – 64,555 miles
  • 2007 – 59,513 miles
  • 2006 – 54,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,481 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,481 miles (+5,578)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    156,481 miles
    Test number
    186801226211
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass150,903 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,903 miles
    Test number
    891799135871
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail150,903 miles (+9,804)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,903 miles
    Test number
    664213955425
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass141,099 miles (+20,083)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    141,099 miles
    Test number
    254752626832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail121,016 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,016 miles
    Test number
    126571175494
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  6. Pass121,016 miles (+3,018)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    121,016 miles
    Test number
    568451575006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,998 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    117,998 miles
    Test number
    278584964027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,993 miles (+7,090)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,993 miles
    Test number
    138562864081
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  9. Pass110,903 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    110,903 miles
    Test number
    186545763151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail110,885 miles (+18,717)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,885 miles
    Test number
    538037553179
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  11. Pass92,168 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    92,168 miles
    Test number
    818150072112
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail92,168 miles (+2,088)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,168 miles
    Test number
    227797462493
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass90,080 miles (+13,387)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    90,080 miles
    Test number
    285981281042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,693 miles (+7,793)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    76,693 miles
    Test number
    150621220454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,900 miles (+4,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    68,900 miles
    Test number
    110228229450
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass64,555 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    64,555 miles
    Test number
    242209428087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,510 miles (+4,997)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,510 miles
    Test number
    392431428084
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass59,513 miles (+5,317)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    59,513 miles
    Test number
    183349317418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,196 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    54,196 miles
    Test number
    370278236169
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail54,107 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,107 miles
    Test number
    532093936198
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y256 GEB

Does Y256 GEB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y256 GEB expired on 18 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y256 GEB?
The MOT on Y256 GEB expired on 18 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y256 GEB done?
Y256 GEB was recorded at 156,481 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2023, an average of 5,872 miles a year.
Has Y256 GEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 GEB has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2019.
Has the mileage on Y256 GEB 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 GEB find?
Y256 GEB passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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