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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

Y257 SLCMOT history

Y257 SLC is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 201,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2022.

Y257 SLC silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2023
Mileage
201,136 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,112 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 SLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2023
Latest MOT test
11 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y257 SLC was last recorded at 201,136 miles on 11 May 2022, 7,078 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Aug 2019: 181,996 miles, lower than 191,984 miles on 22 Jul 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
194,058 miles · 3 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
7,078 miles
Average per year
6,112 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 201,136 miles
  • 2021 – 194,058 miles
  • 2020 – 184,727 miles
  • 2019 – 181,996 miles
  • 2018 – 178,508 miles
  • 2017 – 173,048 miles
  • 2016 – 166,600 miles
  • 2015 – 162,008 miles
  • 2014 – 158,935 miles
  • 2013 – 155,126 miles
  • 2012 – 152,141 miles
  • 2011 – 147,715 miles
  • 2010 – 138,459 miles
  • 2009 – 131,127 miles
  • 2008 – 124,666 miles
  • 2007 – 116,883 miles
  • 2006 – 105,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,136 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • General corrosion underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass201,136 miles (+7,078)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    201,136 miles
    Test number
    965341445944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass194,058 miles (+9,331)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    194,058 miles
    Test number
    362153977014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass184,727 miles (+2,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    184,727 miles
    Test number
    979243358071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass181,996 miles (-9,988)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    181,996 miles
    Test number
    512237632256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside of vehicle
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on body panels
    • AdvisoryUndertrays + plastic sill covers fitted

  5. Fail191,984 miles (+13,476)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,984 miles
    Test number
    334565933991
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside of vehicle
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on body panels
    • AdvisoryUndertrays + plastic sill covers fitted

  6. Pass178,508 miles (+5,460)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    178,508 miles
    Test number
    762364837464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass173,048 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    173,048 miles
    Test number
    761038241116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside handbrake efforts are low,14% in total.

  8. Fail173,022 miles (+6,422)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,022 miles
    Test number
    925517717057
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside handbrake efforts are low,14% in total.

  9. Pass166,600 miles (+4,592)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    166,600 miles
    Test number
    213158415864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass162,008 miles (+83)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    162,008 miles
    Test number
    815307566089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail161,925 miles (+2,990)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,925 miles
    Test number
    197181595194
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front dipped headlight,beam image is poor.

  12. Pass158,935 miles (+3,809)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    158,935 miles
    Test number
    699883204216
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass155,126 miles (+19)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    155,126 miles
    Test number
    208356393157
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteMetal brake pipes to/s & n/s/r corroded

  14. Fail155,107 miles (+2,966)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,107 miles
    Test number
    737473493199
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass152,141 miles (+4,426)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    152,141 miles
    Test number
    328154892129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass147,715 miles (+9,256)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    147,715 miles
    Test number
    478951111243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass138,459 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    138,459 miles
    Test number
    172184090112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail138,327 miles (+7,200)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,327 miles
    Test number
    890787080117
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass131,127 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    131,127 miles
    Test number
    331258789110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail130,976 miles (+6,310)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,976 miles
    Test number
    202444489182
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass124,666 miles (+7,783)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    124,666 miles
    Test number
    341760598166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass116,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    116,883 miles
    Test number
    552395457254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail116,883 miles (+11,210)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,883 miles
    Test number
    231605057207
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s and n/s shock absorber slight misting of oil.

  24. Pass105,673 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    105,673 miles
    Test number
    570920876215
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

  25. Fail105,673 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,673 miles
    Test number
    611030276213
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Questions about Y257 SLC

Does Y257 SLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y257 SLC expired on 10 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y257 SLC?
The MOT on Y257 SLC expired on 10 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y257 SLC done?
Y257 SLC was recorded at 201,136 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2022, an average of 6,112 miles a year.
Has Y257 SLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 SLC has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on Y257 SLC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y257 SLC find?
Y257 SLC passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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