BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc
Y296 NCAMOT history
Y296 NCA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 104,744 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 104,744 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,825 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y296 NCA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y296 NCA was last recorded at 104,744 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 104,744 miles · 2 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,825 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,744 miles
- 2025 – 104,434 miles
- 2024 – 103,789 miles
- 2023 – 103,395 miles
- 2022 – 103,080 miles
- 2021 – 102,498 miles
- 2020 – 101,894 miles
- 2019 – 101,401 miles
- 2018 – 100,924 miles
- 2017 – 100,426 miles
- 2016 – 99,535 miles
- 2015 – 98,794 miles
- 2014 – 97,850 miles
- 2013 – 96,692 miles
- 2012 – 95,614 miles
- 2011 – 93,647 miles
- 2010 – 89,685 miles
- 2009 – 85,797 miles
- 2008 – 81,487 miles
- 2007 – 73,945 miles
- 2006 – 68,154 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,744 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025
Covers sills/underbody
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
All bushes all round poor/weak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
29 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,744 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 104,744 miles
- Test number
- 654985152865
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail104,744 miles (+310)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,744 miles
- Test number
- 664531359781
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass104,434 miles (+645)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 104,434 miles
- Test number
- 456319531674
- AdvisoryBrake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported fuel tank area (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront suspension/corroded/noisy
- AdvisorySills/floors corroded
Pass103,789 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 103,789 miles
- Test number
- 494172282388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,787 miles (+392)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,787 miles
- Test number
- 727690348255
- DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil level mininum
- AdvisoryWater pump /fanbelt poor
Pass103,395 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 103,395 miles
- Test number
- 643193381211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,393 miles (+313)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,393 miles
- Test number
- 494531099868
- DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both dull (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass103,080 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 103,080 miles
- Test number
- 660655751182
- AdvisoryCovers sills/underbody
Fail103,080 miles (+582)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,080 miles
- Test number
- 960657693959
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCovers sills/underbody
Pass102,498 miles (+604)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 102,498 miles
- Test number
- 738843663606
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,894 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 101,894 miles
- Test number
- 699151832921
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryAll bushes all round poor/weak
Fail101,890 miles (+489)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,890 miles
- Test number
- 652293210787
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 92y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryAll bushes all round poor/weak
Pass101,401 miles (+477)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 101,401 miles
- Test number
- 591181155475
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront backplates corroded
Pass100,924 miles (+498)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2019
- Odometer
- 100,924 miles
- Test number
- 202221402302
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryLower effort n/s/r parking brake
- AdvisoryRear coils corroded
Pass100,426 miles (+891)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2018
- Odometer
- 100,426 miles
- Test number
- 994284201209
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
- AdvisoryOsf tyre worn on inner edge and sidewall cracked 225/40/18
Pass99,535 miles (+741)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2017
- Odometer
- 99,535 miles
- Test number
- 961048284095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,794 miles (+944)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2016
- Odometer
- 98,794 miles
- Test number
- 655227725122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,850 miles (+1,158)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2015
- Odometer
- 97,850 miles
- Test number
- 816866024186
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteN/s/f tyre cracked/aged
- NoteRear tyres poor quality
Pass96,692 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2014
- Odometer
- 96,692 miles
- Test number
- 316933633135
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail96,692 miles (+1,078)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,692 miles
- Test number
- 778143233132
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass95,614 miles (+1,967)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2013
- Odometer
- 95,614 miles
- Test number
- 978987832139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,647 miles (+3,962)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2012
- Odometer
- 93,647 miles
- Test number
- 506429731126
- NoteAirbag light on
- NoteWiper blades poor
Pass89,685 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2011
- Odometer
- 89,685 miles
- Test number
- 220537420461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,685 miles (+3,888)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,685 miles
- Test number
- 610607020149
- DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass85,797 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2010
- Odometer
- 85,797 miles
- Test number
- 264093039402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,797 miles (+4,310)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,797 miles
- Test number
- 201613839447
- FailureShock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass81,487 miles (+7,542)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2009
- Odometer
- 81,487 miles
- Test number
- 853985638157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,945 miles (+5,791)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2008
- Odometer
- 73,945 miles
- Test number
- 253542347470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,154 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2007
- Odometer
- 68,154 miles
- Test number
- 482144146167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y296 NCA
- Does Y296 NCA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y296 NCA is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y296 NCA?
- The MOT on Y296 NCA is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y296 NCA done?
- Y296 NCA was recorded at 104,744 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 1,825 miles a year.
- Has Y296 NCA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y296 NCA has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y296 NCA 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 Y296 NCA find?
- Y296 NCA passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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