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BMW 3 Series

Black and Orange · Diesel · 2001 · 1,991 cc

Y259 MDFMOT history

Y259 MDF is a black and orange diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 158,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

Y259 MDF black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
158,085 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y259 MDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black and Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y259 MDF was last recorded at 158,085 miles on 3 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jul 2026: 158,085 miles, lower than 236,663 miles on 22 Aug 2017.

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
236,663 miles · 22 Aug 2017
Average per year
2,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,085 miles
  • 2017 – 236,663 miles
  • 2015 – 219,511 miles
  • 2014 – 204,218 miles
  • 2013 – 194,433 miles
  • 2012 – 182,932 miles
  • 2011 – 170,566 miles
  • 2010 – 159,781 miles
  • 2009 – 148,526 miles
  • 2008 – 139,287 miles
  • 2007 – 130,368 miles
  • 2006 – 101,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,085 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,085 miles (-78,578)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    158,085 miles
    Test number
    178438508516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass236,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    236,663 miles
    Test number
    303171952890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail236,663 miles (+15)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,663 miles
    Test number
    938539449459
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing clip missing (5.1.1)

  4. Fail236,648 miles (+17,137)12 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,648 miles
    Test number
    423700242354
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE BROKEN (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint BROKEN (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FRONT (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  5. Pass219,511 miles (+15,293)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    219,511 miles
    Test number
    502068448568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass204,218 miles (+9,785)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    204,218 miles
    Test number
    828542514315
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass194,433 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    194,433 miles
    Test number
    397251663464
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust hanger broken

  8. Fail194,430 miles (+11,498)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,430 miles
    Test number
    338021463486
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust hanger broken

  9. Pass182,932 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    182,932 miles
    Test number
    197078852207
    • NoteRear exhaust mount broken

  10. Fail182,932 miles (+12,366)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,932 miles
    Test number
    819678252233
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust mount broken

  11. Pass170,566 miles (+10,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    170,566 miles
    Test number
    459638741294
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass159,781 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    159,781 miles
    Test number
    501512450203
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail159,781 miles (+11,255)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,781 miles
    Test number
    691112750255
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass148,526 miles (+9,239)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    148,526 miles
    Test number
    530091159249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass139,287 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    139,287 miles
    Test number
    384298848282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail139,285 miles (+8,917)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,285 miles
    Test number
    391837548271
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO\s\r brake caliper retaining spring missing

  17. Pass130,368 miles (+28,760)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    130,368 miles
    Test number
    850384257200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass101,608 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    101,608 miles
    Test number
    431440816171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about Y259 MDF

Does Y259 MDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y259 MDF is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y259 MDF?
The MOT on Y259 MDF is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y259 MDF done?
Y259 MDF was recorded at 158,085 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 2,796 miles a year.
Has Y259 MDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y259 MDF has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on Y259 MDF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jul 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y259 MDF find?
Y259 MDF passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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