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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

D1 MCEMOT history

D1 MCE is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 105,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2022.

D1 MCE 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 12 Sept 2023
Mileage
105,765 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2022
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D1 MCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

D1 MCE was last recorded at 105,765 miles on 1 Sept 2022, 8,358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,407 miles · 13 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
8,358 miles
Average per year
4,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 105,765 miles
  • 2021 – 97,407 miles
  • 2020 – 73,015 miles
  • 2019 – 71,316 miles
  • 2018 – 69,614 miles
  • 2017 – 66,578 miles
  • 2016 – 65,046 miles
  • 2015 – 64,491 miles
  • 2011 – 58,836 miles
  • 2010 – 53,393 miles
  • 2009 – 45,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,765 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Brake pipes have applied protection

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside slow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,765 miles (+8,358)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    105,765 miles
    Test number
    526443639826
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass97,407 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,407 miles
    Test number
    623453445022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  3. Fail97,407 miles (+24,392)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,407 miles
    Test number
    758155226135
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  4. Pass73,015 miles (+8)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    73,015 miles
    Test number
    458418385952
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes have applied protection
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  5. Fail73,007 miles (+1,691)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,007 miles
    Test number
    400140862010
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes have applied protection
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass71,316 miles (+1,702)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    71,316 miles
    Test number
    848246333513
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes have applied protection
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass69,614 miles (+3,036)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    69,614 miles
    Test number
    779962728449
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass66,578 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,578 miles
    Test number
    102176252558
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  9. Fail66,578 miles (+1,532)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,578 miles
    Test number
    555259771587
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Pass65,046 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    65,046 miles
    Test number
    726962408444
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    115444675188
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Fail64,491 miles (+5,655)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,491 miles
    Test number
    728706165134
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass58,836 miles (+5,443)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    58,836 miles
    Test number
    945060821331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,393 miles (+7,721)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,393 miles
    Test number
    331519690256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    45,672 miles
    Test number
    672901609327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about D1 MCE

Does D1 MCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on D1 MCE expired on 12 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on D1 MCE?
The MOT on D1 MCE expired on 12 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has D1 MCE done?
D1 MCE was recorded at 105,765 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2022, an average of 4,679 miles a year.
Has D1 MCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D1 MCE has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on D1 MCE 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 D1 MCE find?
D1 MCE passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2022 with 7 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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