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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y256 UGHMOT history

Y256 UGH is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2024.

Y256 UGH white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2025
Mileage
106,013 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 UGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 UGH was last recorded at 106,013 miles on 22 Nov 2024, 8,338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,675 miles · 30 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
8,338 miles
Average per year
4,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,013 miles
  • 2023 – 97,675 miles
  • 2022 – 91,895 miles
  • 2021 – 83,321 miles
  • 2020 – 75,248 miles
  • 2019 – 69,777 miles
  • 2016 – 65,107 miles
  • 2015 – 55,073 miles
  • 2011 – 54,092 miles
  • 2010 – 43,277 miles
  • 2009 – 42,061 miles
  • 2008 – 40,942 miles
  • 2007 – 35,942 miles
  • 2006 – 25,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,013 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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,013 miles (+8,338)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    106,013 miles
    Test number
    332749163004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,675 miles (+5,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,675 miles
    Test number
    619120290934
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass91,895 miles (+8,574)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    91,895 miles
    Test number
    156247255339
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass83,321 miles (+2)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,321 miles
    Test number
    313714632178
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail83,319 miles (+8,071)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,319 miles
    Test number
    805212125963
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass75,248 miles (+5,471)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    75,248 miles
    Test number
    931098387787
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass69,777 miles (+112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,777 miles
    Test number
    459479993968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail69,665 miles (+215)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,665 miles
    Test number
    246851256702
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both (possible air in system) (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail69,450 miles (+4,343)1 dangerous10 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,450 miles
    Test number
    623423327174
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low BOTH FRONT (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH FRONT TYRES OUTER EDGES CRACKING DOWN TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront BOTH FRONT HUBS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner STEERING ARM PLAY
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL -JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass65,107 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,107 miles
    Test number
    655961806864
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. less effort (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly perished

  11. Fail65,107 miles (+10,034)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,107 miles
    Test number
    417095099314
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. less effort (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly perished

  12. Pass55,073 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    55,073 miles
    Test number
    345862778446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail55,072 miles (+980)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,072 miles
    Test number
    272653735583
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating Park brake (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating Park brake (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass54,092 miles (+10,815)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    54,092 miles
    Test number
    499203421226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,277 miles (+1,216)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    43,277 miles
    Test number
    790290810158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,061 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,061 miles
    Test number
    754551549034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,059 miles (+1,117)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,059 miles
    Test number
    350290449077
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front An item not tested (Manual)

  18. Fail40,942 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,942 miles
    Test number
    292192948086
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass40,942 miles (+5,000)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,942 miles
    Test number
    803092548045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,942 miles
    Test number
    210449637062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,942 miles (+10,035)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,942 miles
    Test number
    463279737008
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass25,907 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,907 miles
    Test number
    292335846044
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges.

Questions about Y256 UGH

Does Y256 UGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y256 UGH expired on 30 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y256 UGH?
The MOT on Y256 UGH expired on 30 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y256 UGH done?
Y256 UGH was recorded at 106,013 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2024, an average of 4,268 miles a year.
Has Y256 UGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 UGH has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y256 UGH 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 UGH find?
Y256 UGH passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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