BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc
Y256 XBHMOT history
Y256 XBH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2024 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 122,086 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 122,086 mi
- At MOT on 11 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,825 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y256 XBH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 2 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y256 XBH was last recorded at 122,086 miles on 11 Aug 2023, 3,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 118,800 miles · 15 Apr 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 3,286 miles
- Average per year
- 3,825 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 122,086 miles
- 2019 – 118,800 miles
- 2016 – 116,338 miles
- 2015 – 109,833 miles
- 2014 – 105,691 miles
- 2013 – 99,290 miles
- 2012 – 96,085 miles
- 2011 – 90,590 miles
- 2010 – 85,097 miles
- 2009 – 79,783 miles
- 2008 – 76,320 miles
- 2007 – 69,702 miles
- 2006 – 63,964 miles
- 2005 – 53,005 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,086 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
17 tests since 20 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,086 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 122,086 miles
- Test number
- 782056678360
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail122,086 miles (+3,286)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,086 miles
- Test number
- 532649120006
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass118,800 miles (+2,462)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 118,800 miles
- Test number
- 387793682100
- AdvisoryN/s front and rear tyres have cracks
Pass116,338 miles (+6,505)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 116,338 miles
- Test number
- 454084473218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,833 miles (+4,142)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 109,833 miles
- Test number
- 237793705281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,691 miles (+6,401)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 105,691 miles
- Test number
- 258618784191
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass99,290 miles (+3,205)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 99,290 miles
- Test number
- 908437953132
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass96,085 miles (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 96,085 miles
- Test number
- 137754292046
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail96,072 miles (+5,482)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,072 miles
- Test number
- 676226682061
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass90,590 miles (+5,493)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2012
- Odometer
- 90,590 miles
- Test number
- 345275221106
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass85,097 miles (+5,314)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 85,097 miles
- Test number
- 632168790031
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on their inner and outer edges
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on their inner edges
Pass79,783 miles (+31)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 79,783 miles
- Test number
- 960802789030
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail79,752 miles (+3,432)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,752 miles
- Test number
- 712068779096
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass76,320 miles (+6,618)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 76,320 miles
- Test number
- 181488498089
- NoteRear pads low
Pass69,702 miles (+5,738)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 69,702 miles
- Test number
- 994185297082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,964 miles (+10,959)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 63,964 miles
- Test number
- 501180806135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,005 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 53,005 miles
- Test number
- 984891305250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y256 XBH
- Does Y256 XBH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y256 XBH expired on 10 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y256 XBH?
- The MOT on Y256 XBH expired on 10 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y256 XBH done?
- Y256 XBH was recorded at 122,086 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2023, an average of 3,825 miles a year.
- Has Y256 XBH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y256 XBH has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y256 XBH 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 XBH find?
- Y256 XBH passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play.
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