
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass58,836 miles (+5,443)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 58,836 miles
- Test number
- 945060821331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,393 miles (+7,721)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 53,393 miles
- Test number
- 331519690256
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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