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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

TCA 1MOT history

TCA 1 is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 97,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
97,422 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TCA 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TCA 1 was last recorded at 97,422 miles on 8 May 2026, 2,199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,223 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,199 miles
Average per year
5,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,422 miles
  • 2025 – 95,223 miles
  • 2024 – 91,991 miles
  • 2023 – 85,137 miles
  • 2022 – 84,855 miles
  • 2021 – 83,992 miles
  • 2020 – 81,105 miles
  • 2019 – 79,903 miles
  • 2018 – 77,413 miles
  • 2017 – 74,397 miles
  • 2016 – 61,672 miles
  • 2015 – 38,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,422 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front both tyres split and cracked side wall to tread join

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,422 miles (+2,199)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    97,422 miles
    Test number
    714591669552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,223 miles (+3,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    95,223 miles
    Test number
    129873291105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass91,991 miles (+6,854)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    91,991 miles
    Test number
    834696133803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,137 miles (+282)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    85,137 miles
    Test number
    911881224420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,855 miles (+863)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,855 miles
    Test number
    592259424004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,992 miles (+2,887)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,992 miles
    Test number
    527084973586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,105 miles (+1,202)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,105 miles
    Test number
    137300370149
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass79,903 miles (+2,490)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,903 miles
    Test number
    504590388927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,413 miles (+3,016)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    77,413 miles
    Test number
    302750038435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,397 miles (+12,725)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,397 miles
    Test number
    854241558525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,672 miles (+259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,672 miles
    Test number
    539666548066
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail61,413 miles (+23,367)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,413 miles
    Test number
    346393777483
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass38,046 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    38,046 miles
    Test number
    695646624165
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres split and cracked side wall to tread join
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Fail38,046 miles5 failures2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,046 miles
    Test number
    891840664178
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres split and cracked side wall to tread join
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear punctured, nail in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about TCA 1

What vehicle is registration TCA 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TCA 1 on a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Oct 2012. 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 TCA 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TCA 1 is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on TCA 1?
The MOT on TCA 1 is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TCA 1 done?
TCA 1 was recorded at 97,422 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 5,601 miles a year.
Has TCA 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TCA 1 has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on TCA 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 TCA 1 find?
TCA 1 passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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