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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y256 JJKMOT history

Y256 JJK is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 131,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

Y256 JJK green 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 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
131,143 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 JJK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 JJK was last recorded at 131,143 miles on 10 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Apr 2026: 131,143 miles, lower than 131,145 miles on 9 Apr 2026.

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
131,145 miles · 9 Apr 2026
Average per year
4,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,143 miles
  • 2025 – 128,616 miles
  • 2024 – 127,009 miles
  • 2023 – 125,333 miles
  • 2022 – 122,454 miles
  • 2021 – 119,608 miles
  • 2020 – 116,358 miles
  • 2019 – 114,314 miles
  • 2018 – 111,383 miles
  • 2017 – 105,396 miles
  • 2016 – 103,895 miles
  • 2015 – 102,802 miles
  • 2014 – 101,047 miles
  • 2013 – 94,027 miles
  • 2012 – 89,917 miles
  • 2011 – 86,091 miles
  • 2010 – 80,797 miles
  • 2009 – 74,491 miles
  • 2008 – 64,567 miles
  • 2007 – 57,269 miles
  • 2006 – 48,879 miles
  • 2005 – 39,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,143 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,143 miles (-2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    131,143 miles
    Test number
    534020130554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail131,145 miles (+2,529)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,145 miles
    Test number
    782709242034
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,616 miles (+1,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    128,616 miles
    Test number
    683759982623
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass127,009 miles (+1,676)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,009 miles
    Test number
    352734439945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,333 miles (+2,879)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    125,333 miles
    Test number
    445077954740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,454 miles (+2,846)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    122,454 miles
    Test number
    862517502044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,608 miles (+3,250)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    119,608 miles
    Test number
    925695123422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,358 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,358 miles
    Test number
    813626187176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    114,314 miles
    Test number
    968012895116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail114,314 miles (+2,931)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,314 miles
    Test number
    795089739542
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass111,383 miles (+5,987)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    111,383 miles
    Test number
    111447762881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,396 miles (+1,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    105,396 miles
    Test number
    579334027161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass103,895 miles (+1,093)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    103,895 miles
    Test number
    737279861312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,802 miles (+1,755)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    102,802 miles
    Test number
    498658625195
    • NoteAdvise front anti roll bar link top rubber boots showing signs of splitting but still stopping the ingress of dirt

  15. Pass101,047 miles (+7,020)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    101,047 miles
    Test number
    498316954128
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass94,027 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    94,027 miles
    Test number
    188245653110
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteLOW BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR ON
    • NoteNO SPARE TYRE IN POSITION

  17. Fail94,027 miles (+4,110)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,027 miles
    Test number
    229645953423
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteLOW BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR ON
    • NoteNO SPARE TYRE IN POSITION

  18. Pass89,917 miles (+3,826)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    89,917 miles
    Test number
    145077072173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteMoved loose fitting mat in drivers foot well fouling throttle pedle
    • NoteOil on min

  19. Pass86,091 miles (+10)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,091 miles
    Test number
    885874091143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil on min

  20. Fail86,081 miles (+5,284)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,081 miles
    Test number
    866303991157
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil on min

  21. Pass80,797 miles (+6,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    80,797 miles
    Test number
    294057280432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass74,491 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    74,491 miles
    Test number
    214504999436
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail74,487 miles (+9,920)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,487 miles
    Test number
    641474399131
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass64,567 miles (+7,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    64,567 miles
    Test number
    571631898136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass57,269 miles (+8,390)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    57,269 miles
    Test number
    452570597107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,879 miles (+9,266)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    48,879 miles
    Test number
    541978496108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,613 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    39,613 miles
    Test number
    194362675175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Questions about Y256 JJK

Does Y256 JJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y256 JJK is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y256 JJK?
The MOT on Y256 JJK is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y256 JJK done?
Y256 JJK was recorded at 131,143 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 4,400 miles a year.
Has Y256 JJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 JJK has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y256 JJK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Apr 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y256 JJK find?
Y256 JJK passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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