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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,200 cc

Y265 VKEMOT history

Y265 VKE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 153,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2025.

Y265 VKE silver 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 30 Mar 2026
Mileage
153,975 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y265 VKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y265 VKE was last recorded at 153,975 miles on 10 Mar 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,972 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,975 miles
  • 2024 – 146,726 miles
  • 2023 – 145,244 miles
  • 2022 – 143,619 miles
  • 2021 – 140,955 miles
  • 2020 – 138,320 miles
  • 2019 – 136,157 miles
  • 2018 – 134,260 miles
  • 2017 – 129,502 miles
  • 2016 – 123,147 miles
  • 2015 – 116,052 miles
  • 2014 – 113,013 miles
  • 2013 – 99,316 miles
  • 2012 – 89,395 miles
  • 2011 – 81,689 miles
  • 2010 – 78,376 miles
  • 2009 – 76,728 miles
  • 2008 – 75,295 miles
  • 2007 – 71,382 miles
  • 2006 – 64,021 miles
  • 2005 – 63,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,975 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes have slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySlight oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,975 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    153,975 miles
    Test number
    530164817964
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes have slight play
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  2. Fail153,972 miles (+7,246)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,972 miles
    Test number
    448955417171
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes have slight play
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  3. Pass146,726 miles (+1,482)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    146,726 miles
    Test number
    609565615184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass145,244 miles (+1,625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    145,244 miles
    Test number
    619321146124
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear subframe bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass143,619 miles (+2,664)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    143,619 miles
    Test number
    998216231119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass140,955 miles (+2,635)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    140,955 miles
    Test number
    984645005216
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass138,320 miles (+2,163)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    138,320 miles
    Test number
    265802507315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass136,157 miles (+1,897)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    136,157 miles
    Test number
    274716055687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,260 miles (+4,758)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    134,260 miles
    Test number
    657737829538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    129,502 miles
    Test number
    748675405282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail129,502 miles (+6,355)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,502 miles
    Test number
    613015144317
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bothsides (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  12. Pass123,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    123,147 miles
    Test number
    609415566217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail123,147 miles (+7,095)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,147 miles
    Test number
    455604112136
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  14. Pass116,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    116,052 miles
    Test number
    538610485091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail116,052 miles (+3,039)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,052 miles
    Test number
    829240485004
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

  16. Pass113,013 miles (+13,697)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    113,013 miles
    Test number
    639501184085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,316 miles (+9,921)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    99,316 miles
    Test number
    518775873030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,395 miles (+7,706)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    89,395 miles
    Test number
    587063272046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,689 miles (+3,313)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    81,689 miles
    Test number
    739814361071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,376 miles (+1,648)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    78,376 miles
    Test number
    951860490066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,728 miles (+1,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,728 miles
    Test number
    964272889072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass75,295 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    75,295 miles
    Test number
    423177888097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail75,295 miles (+3,913)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,295 miles
    Test number
    194776388447
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass71,382 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    71,382 miles
    Test number
    400542767085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail71,270 miles (+7,249)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,270 miles
    Test number
    704443757023
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass64,021 miles (+905)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    64,021 miles
    Test number
    374984556032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail63,116 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,116 miles
    Test number
    953027255370
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y265 VKE

Does Y265 VKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y265 VKE expired on 30 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y265 VKE?
The MOT on Y265 VKE expired on 30 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y265 VKE done?
Y265 VKE was recorded at 153,975 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2025, an average of 4,729 miles a year.
Has Y265 VKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y265 VKE has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y265 VKE 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 Y265 VKE find?
Y265 VKE passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front to rear brake pipes corroding; rear trailing arm bushes have slight play, and 1 more.

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