Y25BMW - BMW 3 SERIES
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 15 days ago
The BMW 3 Series, often referred to simply as the BMW 3 Series, is a renowned line of compact executive cars that exemplify driving dynamics and luxury. Since its inception in 1975, BMW has established a reputation for engineering excellence, with the 3 Series standing out as a flagship model in their lineup. Manufactured in various locations worldwide, the 3 Series has evolved through multiple generations, each introducing advanced technology and refined design. Notable features include precise handling, a range of efficient engines, and a sophisticated interior that balances comfort with sportiness. As a staple in BMW’s history, the 3 Series continues to appeal to drivers seeking a blend of performance, innovation, and premium quality.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
Data provided by DVLA
MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 29 MOT tests
The vehicle is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, registration Y25BMW, first registered in March 2001. It has a silver exterior and is powered by a 2,494cc petrol engine, with CO2 emissions of 217 g/km. The car is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, which was last tested on 4 March 2025 and is valid until 3 March 2026. The recorded mileage is 211,348 miles. An advisory noted corrosion in the integral body structure, though structural rigidity remains unaffected. No other mechanical issues are indicated.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
29
Passed Tests
21
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 04 March 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 211,348 mi
Expires: 03 March 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed - 01 March 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 205,735 mi
Expires: 01 March 2025
Failed - 29 February 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 205,718 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- Major Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Major Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification incorrect fixings. (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 01 March 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 199,950 mi
Expires: 01 March 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear 2x bothsides wheel arches corroded
- Advisory Nearside Front wing corroded ( bubbling on surface)
- Advisory Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated requires adjustment and service (1.1.6 (d))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced 2x mounts ( slight movement) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 10 February 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 193,929 mi
Expires: 01 March 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 23 February 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 186,354 mi
Expires: 01 March 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Failed - 22 February 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 186,353 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed - 03 February 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 180,395 mi
Expires: 01 March 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 21 February 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 172,170 mi
Expires: 01 March 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 19 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 164,041 mi
Expires: 01 March 2019
Passed - 21 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 155,640 mi
Expires: 01 March 2018
Failed - 20 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 155,640 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 23 February 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 148,319 mi
Expires: 01 March 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 13 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,492 mi
Expires: 01 March 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Failed - 12 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,492 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 17 February 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,359 mi
Expires: 01 March 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 17 February 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,357 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 16 February 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,035 mi
Expires: 01 March 2014
Passed - 15 February 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,235 mi
Expires: 01 March 2013
Passed - 15 February 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,235 mi
Expires: 01 March 2013
Passed - 23 February 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,904 mi
Expires: 01 March 2012
Failed - 18 February 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,904 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 02 March 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,866 mi
Expires: 01 March 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 24 February 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,860 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 27 February 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,898 mi
Expires: 01 March 2010
Failed - 27 February 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,898 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 28 February 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,148 mi
Expires: 01 March 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 16 February 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,196 mi
Expires: 29 February 2008
Passed - 01 March 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,331 mi
Expires: 28 February 2007
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for Y25BMW?
The MOT expires on 03 March 2026.
What is the tax status of Y25BMW?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 September 2025.
What are the specifications of Y25BMW?
This is a 2001 BMW 3 SERIES in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 2494cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of Y25BMW?
This vehicle produces 217 g/km of CO2 emissions.