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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y257 SCUMOT history

Y257 SCU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 102,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2024.

Y257 SCU 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 3 Sept 2024
Mileage
102,884 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 SCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y257 SCU was last recorded at 102,884 miles on 2 Sept 2024, 3,661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,223 miles · 4 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
3,661 miles
Average per year
4,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 102,884 miles
  • 2023 – 99,223 miles
  • 2022 – 93,720 miles
  • 2021 – 88,165 miles
  • 2020 – 86,255 miles
  • 2019 – 81,799 miles
  • 2018 – 76,957 miles
  • 2017 – 72,597 miles
  • 2016 – 67,568 miles
  • 2015 – 63,092 miles
  • 2014 – 59,708 miles
  • 2013 – 54,765 miles
  • 2012 – 47,121 miles
  • 2011 – 42,345 miles
  • 2010 – 37,557 miles
  • 2009 – 32,153 miles
  • 2008 – 24,054 miles
  • 2007 – 21,934 miles
  • 2006 – 17,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail102,884 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nail in n/s/f tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail102,884 miles (+3,661)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,884 miles
    Test number
    784834197674
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass99,223 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    99,223 miles
    Test number
    813101158800
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail99,222 miles (+5,502)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,222 miles
    Test number
    477818340356
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,720 miles (+5,555)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,720 miles
    Test number
    930573221462
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass88,165 miles (+1,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,165 miles
    Test number
    476751450133
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass86,255 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,255 miles
    Test number
    387234232985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,254 miles (+4,455)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,254 miles
    Test number
    130037031491
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass81,799 miles (+4,842)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,799 miles
    Test number
    500924189578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,957 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,957 miles
    Test number
    544019742479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,835 miles (+4,238)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,835 miles
    Test number
    203982367967
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass72,597 miles (+5,029)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,597 miles
    Test number
    140742285915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,568 miles (+84)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    67,568 miles
    Test number
    478669162489
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/f tyre

  13. Fail67,484 miles (+4,392)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,484 miles
    Test number
    593515756882
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/f tyre

  14. Pass63,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,092 miles
    Test number
    866446525109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,092 miles (+3,384)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,092 miles
    Test number
    889656425111
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass59,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,708 miles
    Test number
    156978494122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,708 miles (+4,943)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,708 miles
    Test number
    209468994441
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass54,765 miles (+7,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,765 miles
    Test number
    758275903231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass47,121 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,121 miles
    Test number
    386182212249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail47,121 miles (+4,776)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,121 miles
    Test number
    998362312209
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass42,345 miles (+4,788)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,345 miles
    Test number
    525452051159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,557 miles (+5,404)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,557 miles
    Test number
    233702650402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass32,153 miles (+8,099)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,153 miles
    Test number
    722374459160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,054 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    24,054 miles
    Test number
    682770048163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass24,035 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,035 miles
    Test number
    981662928133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,934 miles (+4,717)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    21,934 miles
    Test number
    571951417237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteTyres are wearing unevenly dew to incorrect pressure

  27. Pass17,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    17,217 miles
    Test number
    371127406447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y257 SCU

Does Y257 SCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y257 SCU expired on 3 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y257 SCU?
The MOT on Y257 SCU expired on 3 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y257 SCU done?
Y257 SCU was recorded at 102,884 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2024, an average of 4,732 miles a year.
Has Y257 SCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 SCU has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on Y257 SCU 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 SCU find?
Y257 SCU failed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2024 with 9 major defects: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; front oil leaking excessively from engine; nearside front body panel corroded and likely to cause injury, and 6 more.

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