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BMW 116

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

Y3 DCAMOT history

Y3 DCA is a blue diesel BMW 116 first used on 5 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 13 MOT tests, with 89,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
89,489 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
13 passed · 0 failed
Per year
5,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 DCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
5 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 DCA was last recorded at 89,489 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 2,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
87,323 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,166 miles
Average per year
5,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,489 miles
  • 2025 – 87,323 miles
  • 2024 – 85,115 miles
  • 2023 – 82,747 miles
  • 2022 – 78,311 miles
  • 2021 – 74,455 miles
  • 2020 – 72,148 miles
  • 2019 – 67,254 miles
  • 2018 – 63,467 miles
  • 2017 – 58,837 miles
  • 2016 – 49,067 miles
  • 2015 – 33,225 miles
  • 2014 – 23,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,489 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight under vehicle corrosion

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.

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 28 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,489 miles (+2,166)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    89,489 miles
    Test number
    931923628513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight under vehicle corrosion

  2. Pass87,323 miles (+2,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    87,323 miles
    Test number
    675182868557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Pass85,115 miles (+2,368)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    85,115 miles
    Test number
    334705726469
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass82,747 miles (+4,436)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    82,747 miles
    Test number
    758110305002
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe damaged (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass78,311 miles (+3,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    78,311 miles
    Test number
    839455241346
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass74,455 miles (+2,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,455 miles
    Test number
    249233639102
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Pass72,148 miles (+4,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    72,148 miles
    Test number
    654526653808
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass67,254 miles (+3,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,254 miles
    Test number
    555099449619
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass63,467 miles (+4,630)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,467 miles
    Test number
    358393440274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,837 miles (+9,770)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,837 miles
    Test number
    304039311303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,067 miles (+15,842)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,067 miles
    Test number
    934159108530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm scrubbed off (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and nailed 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryItem removed from screen

  12. Pass33,225 miles (+10,210)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,225 miles
    Test number
    126057085000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    23,015 miles
    Test number
    689918714199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 DCA

Does Y3 DCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 DCA is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 DCA?
The MOT on Y3 DCA is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 DCA done?
Y3 DCA was recorded at 89,489 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 5,600 miles a year.
Has Y3 DCA ever failed its MOT?
No. Y3 DCA has passed all 13 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on Y3 DCA 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 Y3 DCA find?
Y3 DCA passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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