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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y257 BPLMOT history

Y257 BPL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 113,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2024.

Y257 BPL blue 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 23 Nov 2023
Mileage
113,894 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 BPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y257 BPL was last recorded at 113,894 miles on 19 Jan 2024, 14,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,712 miles · 1 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
14,182 miles
Average per year
4,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,894 miles
  • 2022 – 99,712 miles
  • 2021 – 91,929 miles
  • 2020 – 80,566 miles
  • 2019 – 70,900 miles
  • 2018 – 63,407 miles
  • 2017 – 56,848 miles
  • 2016 – 52,921 miles
  • 2015 – 50,066 miles
  • 2014 – 49,789 miles
  • 2013 – 48,894 miles
  • 2012 – 48,046 miles
  • 2011 – 46,276 miles
  • 2010 – 44,297 miles
  • 2009 – 41,243 miles
  • 2008 – 38,056 miles
  • 2007 – 34,746 miles
  • 2006 – 30,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail113,894 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed because over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn both egdes (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Eml lamp on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail113,894 miles (+14,182)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,894 miles
    Test number
    275050857858
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed because over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn both egdes (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass99,712 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,712 miles
    Test number
    243972312717
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail99,710 miles (+7,781)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,710 miles
    Test number
    362906343372
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass91,929 miles (+11,363)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    91,929 miles
    Test number
    570140992014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,566 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,566 miles
    Test number
    756008649377
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail80,544 miles (+9,644)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,544 miles
    Test number
    100038502526
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass70,900 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,900 miles
    Test number
    168761644773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail70,747 miles (+7,340)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,747 miles
    Test number
    497179787799
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass63,407 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    63,407 miles
    Test number
    563263509546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail63,407 miles (+6,559)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,407 miles
    Test number
    863169390388
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass56,848 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,848 miles
    Test number
    341334601092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes slightly rusty
    • AdvisoryEml lamp on

  12. Fail56,848 miles (+3,927)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,848 miles
    Test number
    911543854336
    • DangerousTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes slightly rusty
    • AdvisoryEml lamp on

  13. Pass52,921 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,921 miles
    Test number
    246069089585
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres treads cracking
    • AdvisoryEml lamp on

  14. Fail52,910 miles (+2,844)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,910 miles
    Test number
    865429428341
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres treads cracking
    • AdvisoryEml lamp on

  15. Pass50,066 miles (+277)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,066 miles
    Test number
    309919615199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass49,789 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,789 miles
    Test number
    657587374080
    • NoteEngine management warning light is ON

  17. Fail49,789 miles (+895)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,789 miles
    Test number
    437543474023
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteEngine management warning light is ON

  18. Pass48,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,894 miles
    Test number
    505340073023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,894 miles (+848)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,894 miles
    Test number
    159400373499
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAirbag warning light is ON
    • NoteEngine management warning light is ON

  20. Pass48,046 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,046 miles
    Test number
    845485872067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  21. Fail48,046 miles (+1,770)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,046 miles
    Test number
    468505872016
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  22. Pass46,276 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,276 miles
    Test number
    597391061081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,297 miles (+3,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,297 miles
    Test number
    291951880043
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass41,243 miles (+3,187)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,243 miles
    Test number
    464005569007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,056 miles (+3,310)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,056 miles
    Test number
    584839958090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  26. Pass34,746 miles (+4,312)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,746 miles
    Test number
    723821067051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,434 miles
    Test number
    370221886083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y257 BPL

Does Y257 BPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y257 BPL expired on 23 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y257 BPL?
The MOT on Y257 BPL expired on 23 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y257 BPL done?
Y257 BPL was recorded at 113,894 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2024, an average of 4,681 miles a year.
Has Y257 BPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 BPL has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y257 BPL 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 Y257 BPL find?
Y257 BPL failed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2024 with 5 major defects and 2 advisories: emissions unable to be completed because over heated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside rear direction indicator incorrect colour, and 4 more.

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