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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y256 YRVMOT history

Y256 YRV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

Y256 YRV 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 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
112,084 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 YRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 YRV was last recorded at 112,084 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 1,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,431 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,653 miles
Average per year
3,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,084 miles
  • 2024 – 110,431 miles
  • 2023 – 109,065 miles
  • 2022 – 107,449 miles
  • 2021 – 105,893 miles
  • 2020 – 102,045 miles
  • 2019 – 97,928 miles
  • 2018 – 92,473 miles
  • 2017 – 86,169 miles
  • 2016 – 77,393 miles
  • 2015 – 73,251 miles
  • 2014 – 71,683 miles
  • 2013 – 70,275 miles
  • 2011 – 64,392 miles
  • 2010 – 62,570 miles
  • 2009 – 56,169 miles
  • 2008 – 50,835 miles
  • 2007 – 45,683 miles
  • 2006 – 41,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,084 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear requires adjusting but locking

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,084 miles (+1,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    112,084 miles
    Test number
    930636378605
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear requires adjusting but locking

  2. Pass110,431 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,431 miles
    Test number
    536894949500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,065 miles (+1,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    109,065 miles
    Test number
    287464309805
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass107,449 miles (+1,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    107,449 miles
    Test number
    260336235107
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,893 miles (+3,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,893 miles
    Test number
    531228326958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,045 miles (+4,117)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,045 miles
    Test number
    670180255507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,928 miles (+5,455)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,928 miles
    Test number
    447733707794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,473 miles (+6,304)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,473 miles
    Test number
    347022788993
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass86,169 miles (+8,776)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,169 miles
    Test number
    227758120488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,393 miles (+4,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    77,393 miles
    Test number
    596620406622
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass73,251 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,251 miles
    Test number
    106272595036
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on limit and starting to split.

  12. Fail73,251 miles (+1,568)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,251 miles
    Test number
    147472395453
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on limit and starting to split.

  13. Pass71,683 miles (+1,408)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    71,683 miles
    Test number
    437569764036
    • NoteFront brake pads low.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on limit.

  14. Pass70,275 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    70,275 miles
    Test number
    888797833054
    • NoteAirbag light on.
    • NoteCuts in both front tyre outer walls.
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to wear low.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing inner edge.
    • NoteTraction control light on.

  15. Fail70,275 miles (+5,883)3 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,275 miles
    Test number
    786162633084
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAirbag light on.
    • NoteCuts in both front tyre outer walls.
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to wear low.
    • NoteOffside front tyre on legal limit.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing inner edge.
    • NoteTraction control light on.

  16. Fail64,392 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,392 miles
    Test number
    217559621219
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass64,392 miles (+1,822)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    64,392 miles
    Test number
    979459321278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,570 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,570 miles
    Test number
    233301220273
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges.
    • NoteBoth rear indicators faded.
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge.

  19. Pass62,570 miles (+6,401)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    62,570 miles
    Test number
    314181920203
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges.
    • NoteBoth rear indicators faded.
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge.

  20. Pass56,169 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    56,169 miles
    Test number
    402324429208
    • NoteBoth front tyres on legal limit on inner edge
    • NoteRear indicators faded

  21. Fail56,169 miles (+5,334)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,169 miles
    Test number
    242893329262
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres on legal limit on inner edge
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteRear indicators faded

  22. Fail50,835 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,835 miles
    Test number
    432290508278
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteSlight wear on inner edge on both front tyres

  23. Pass50,835 miles (+5,152)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    50,835 miles
    Test number
    552230908268
    • NoteSlight wear on inner edge on both front tyres

  24. Pass45,683 miles (+4,266)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,683 miles
    Test number
    324120887195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    41,417 miles
    Test number
    961240006224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,417 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,417 miles
    Test number
    443770106284
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about Y256 YRV

Does Y256 YRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y256 YRV expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y256 YRV?
The MOT on Y256 YRV expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y256 YRV done?
Y256 YRV was recorded at 112,084 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 3,669 miles a year.
Has Y256 YRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 YRV has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on Y256 YRV 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 YRV find?
Y256 YRV passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear requires adjusting but locking.

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