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BMW 116

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

Y3 NMCMOT history

Y3 NMC is a grey petrol BMW 116 first used on 18 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
118,496 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 NMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 NMC was last recorded at 118,496 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 1,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,491 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,005 miles
Average per year
6,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,496 miles
  • 2025 – 117,491 miles
  • 2024 – 116,361 miles
  • 2022 – 114,126 miles
  • 2021 – 112,874 miles
  • 2020 – 111,011 miles
  • 2019 – 106,961 miles
  • 2018 – 98,555 miles
  • 2017 – 85,161 miles
  • 2016 – 75,228 miles
  • 2015 – 74,046 miles
  • 2014 – 54,822 miles
  • 2013 – 41,979 miles
  • 2012 – 30,414 miles
  • 2011 – 27,052 miles
  • 2010 – 21,339 miles
  • 2009 – 16,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,496 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.16 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.16 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,496 miles (+1,005)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    118,496 miles
    Test number
    645069815020
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,491 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    117,491 miles
    Test number
    422379696349
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail117,491 miles (+1,130)2 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,491 miles
    Test number
    390570163682
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,361 miles (+2,235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    116,361 miles
    Test number
    209255157589
    • AdvisoryRear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass114,126 miles (+1,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    114,126 miles
    Test number
    245270086136
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass112,874 miles (+1,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,874 miles
    Test number
    961881068443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass111,011 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,011 miles
    Test number
    235072429147
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail111,011 miles (+4,050)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,011 miles
    Test number
    339548285894
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass106,961 miles (+8,406)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,961 miles
    Test number
    135970925731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,555 miles (+13,394)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,555 miles
    Test number
    140450510101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass85,161 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    85,161 miles
    Test number
    634598068720
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Fail85,158 miles (+9,930)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,158 miles
    Test number
    615269843077
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four tyres (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass75,228 miles (+1,182)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    75,228 miles
    Test number
    457079230094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    74,046 miles
    Test number
    399912131598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,046 miles (+1,167)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,046 miles
    Test number
    701558000743
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass72,879 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,879 miles
    Test number
    478571975184
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail72,879 miles (+18,057)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,879 miles
    Test number
    415461975196
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass54,822 miles (+12,843)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,822 miles
    Test number
    247821574187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,979 miles (+11,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    41,979 miles
    Test number
    415805863101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass30,414 miles (+3,362)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,414 miles
    Test number
    898803772183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,052 miles (+5,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,052 miles
    Test number
    169862971241
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass21,339 miles (+5,236)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    21,339 miles
    Test number
    413436960273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    16,103 miles
    Test number
    511508159265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 NMC

Does Y3 NMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 NMC is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 NMC?
The MOT on Y3 NMC is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 NMC done?
Y3 NMC was recorded at 118,496 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 6,076 miles a year.
Has Y3 NMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 NMC has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y3 NMC 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 NMC find?
Y3 NMC passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both side., and 8 more.

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