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BMW 116

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,496 cc

Y21 GDCMOT history

Y21 GDC is a grey diesel BMW 116 first used on 30 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 114,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
114,507 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 GDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 GDC was last recorded at 114,507 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 14,665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,842 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
14,665 miles
Average per year
11,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,507 miles
  • 2024 – 99,842 miles
  • 2023 – 84,064 miles
  • 2022 – 69,850 miles
  • 2021 – 56,325 miles
  • 2020 – 49,730 miles
  • 2019 – 42,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,507 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,507 miles (+14,665)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    114,507 miles
    Test number
    867875298608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,842 miles (+319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    99,842 miles
    Test number
    787828646486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail99,523 miles (+15,459)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,523 miles
    Test number
    471736437329
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass84,064 miles (+14,214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    84,064 miles
    Test number
    840010569353
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass69,850 miles (+13,525)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    69,850 miles
    Test number
    925417971658
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass56,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    56,325 miles
    Test number
    147554201928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail56,325 miles (+6,595)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,325 miles
    Test number
    953259746262
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  8. Pass49,730 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,730 miles
    Test number
    299865524396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail49,729 miles (+7,706)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,729 miles
    Test number
    510173452037
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass42,023 miles (+9,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,023 miles
    Test number
    314413904728
    • AdvisoryAdvise nearside front tyre on approx 3mm and has a nail in the tread
  11. Pass32,781 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    32,781 miles
    Test number
    159221676377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPS Check Pressures on
  12. Fail32,781 miles1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,781 miles
    Test number
    528393121639
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPS Check Pressures on

Questions about Y21 GDC

Does Y21 GDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 GDC is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y21 GDC?
The MOT on Y21 GDC is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 GDC done?
Y21 GDC was recorded at 114,507 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 11,902 miles a year.
Has Y21 GDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 GDC has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y21 GDC 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 Y21 GDC find?
Y21 GDC passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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