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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

DCA 1MOT history

DCA 1 is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 77,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

DCA 1 blue 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 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
77,795 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DCA 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DCA 1 was last recorded at 77,795 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 1,634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,161 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,634 miles
Average per year
1,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,795 miles
  • 2025 – 76,161 miles
  • 2024 – 75,860 miles
  • 2023 – 75,394 miles
  • 2022 – 74,150 miles
  • 2021 – 72,572 miles
  • 2020 – 72,271 miles
  • 2019 – 71,779 miles
  • 2017 – 70,558 miles
  • 2016 – 70,064 miles
  • 2015 – 67,869 miles
  • 2014 – 65,588 miles
  • 2013 – 62,638 miles
  • 2012 – 60,006 miles
  • 2011 – 57,447 miles
  • 2010 – 55,175 miles
  • 2009 – 51,443 miles
  • 2008 – 48,266 miles
  • 2007 – 44,568 miles
  • 2006 – 42,139 miles
  • 2005 – 38,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,795 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,795 miles (+1,634)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    77,795 miles
    Test number
    327593066104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,161 miles (+301)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    76,161 miles
    Test number
    558619777139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,860 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    75,860 miles
    Test number
    958282985536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,394 miles (+1,244)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,394 miles
    Test number
    149257587567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,150 miles (+1,578)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    74,150 miles
    Test number
    301644873169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,572 miles (+301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,572 miles
    Test number
    430374779064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass72,271 miles (+492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    72,271 miles
    Test number
    457925888530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass71,779 miles (+1,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    71,779 miles
    Test number
    277118230395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass70,558 miles (+494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    70,558 miles
    Test number
    480148083880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass70,064 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,064 miles
    Test number
    455962119839
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail70,064 miles (+2,195)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,064 miles
    Test number
    685835346392
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass67,869 miles (+2,281)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    67,869 miles
    Test number
    588312209990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,588 miles (+2,950)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    65,588 miles
    Test number
    549486334309
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass62,638 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    62,638 miles
    Test number
    619020143303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail62,638 miles (+2,632)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,638 miles
    Test number
    736010943393
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass60,006 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    60,006 miles
    Test number
    138335252330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail60,006 miles (+2,559)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,006 miles
    Test number
    498365852301
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass57,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    57,447 miles
    Test number
    828907851387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,447 miles (+2,272)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,447 miles
    Test number
    857307551366
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass55,175 miles (+3,732)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    55,175 miles
    Test number
    231577450385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,443 miles (+3,177)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    51,443 miles
    Test number
    223241059350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,266 miles (+3,698)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    48,266 miles
    Test number
    341554648330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,568 miles (+2,429)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    44,568 miles
    Test number
    611508337323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,139 miles (+3,668)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    42,139 miles
    Test number
    812209336385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,471 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    38,471 miles
    Test number
    712290645376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail38,458 miles1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,458 miles
    Test number
    410369335499
    • DangerousNearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise slight play in nearside and offside front wishbone bushes

Questions about DCA 1

What vehicle is registration DCA 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DCA 1 on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Jan 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does DCA 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DCA 1 is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on DCA 1?
The MOT on DCA 1 is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DCA 1 done?
DCA 1 was recorded at 77,795 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 1,902 miles a year.
Has DCA 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DCA 1 has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on DCA 1 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 DCA 1 find?
DCA 1 passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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