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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y258 GEBMOT history

Y258 GEB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 192,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2025.

Y258 GEB 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 15 Jan 2026
Mileage
192,638 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y258 GEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y258 GEB was last recorded at 192,638 miles on 11 Jan 2025, 5,930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,708 miles · 13 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
5,930 miles
Average per year
7,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 192,638 miles
  • 2024 – 186,708 miles
  • 2023 – 180,367 miles
  • 2022 – 174,788 miles
  • 2021 – 168,286 miles
  • 2020 – 161,886 miles
  • 2019 – 153,184 miles
  • 2018 – 141,909 miles
  • 2017 – 130,078 miles
  • 2015 – 116,665 miles
  • 2013 – 102,389 miles
  • 2012 – 92,832 miles
  • 2011 – 79,575 miles
  • 2010 – 67,117 miles
  • 2009 – 63,124 miles
  • 2008 – 61,675 miles
  • 2007 – 53,836 miles
  • 2006 – 44,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,638 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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,638 miles (+5,930)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    192,638 miles
    Test number
    981920167100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass186,708 miles (+6,341)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    186,708 miles
    Test number
    978890290550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass180,367 miles (+5,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    180,367 miles
    Test number
    253203917132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass174,788 miles (+6,502)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    174,788 miles
    Test number
    302613771336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass168,286 miles (+68)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    168,286 miles
    Test number
    756598602532
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail168,218 miles (+6,332)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,218 miles
    Test number
    832305871047
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass161,886 miles (+8,702)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    161,886 miles
    Test number
    412574830772
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle and on rear coil springs
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted too outer sills

  8. Pass153,184 miles (+11,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    153,184 miles
    Test number
    923401071447
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted under vehicle and outer sills

  9. Pass141,909 miles (+11,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    141,909 miles
    Test number
    758899659318
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted under vehicle and on outer sills

  10. Pass130,078 miles (+13,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    130,078 miles
    Test number
    357807780197
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly wearing on outer edges
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front lower ball joints

  11. Pass116,665 miles (+8,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    116,665 miles
    Test number
    408670331567
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass107,836 miles (+5,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    107,836 miles
    Test number
    957766415062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass102,389 miles (+9,557)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    102,389 miles
    Test number
    257800633310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,832 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    92,832 miles
    Test number
    226462182243
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail92,832 miles (+13,257)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,832 miles
    Test number
    385602382250
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass79,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    79,575 miles
    Test number
    357879741218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,573 miles (+12,456)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,573 miles
    Test number
    638989341290
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteOffside front link bar dust cover split

  18. Fail67,117 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,117 miles
    Test number
    173401190415
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteOsr tyre cut

  19. Pass67,117 miles (+3,993)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    67,117 miles
    Test number
    443271290026
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteOsr tyre cut

  20. Pass63,124 miles (+1,449)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,124 miles
    Test number
    234845629162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,675 miles (+7,839)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    61,675 miles
    Test number
    424865898053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,836 miles (+8,913)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    53,836 miles
    Test number
    100225697053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    44,923 miles
    Test number
    284103876092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y258 GEB

Does Y258 GEB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y258 GEB expired on 15 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y258 GEB?
The MOT on Y258 GEB expired on 15 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y258 GEB done?
Y258 GEB was recorded at 192,638 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2025, an average of 7,844 miles a year.
Has Y258 GEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y258 GEB has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on Y258 GEB 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 Y258 GEB find?
Y258 GEB passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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