# DC57COS — BMW 3 SERIES MOT History & Vehicle Check

DC57COS is a White BMW 3 SERIES, Petrol (1995cc), first registered 2011-04-28. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for DC57COS — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | DC57COS |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | 3 SERIES |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1995cc |
| First registered | 2011-04-28 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Valid
- MOT expiry date: 2027-03-02 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 16
- Passes: 13
- Fails: 3
- Pass rate: 81.25%
- Total defects recorded: 37

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-07 10:35:42 | PASSED | 84,057 MI | 2027-03-02 00:00:00 |
| 2025-02-28 08:13:19 | PASSED | 81,923 MI | 2026-03-02 00:00:00 |
| 2025-02-21 15:58:22 | FAILED | 81,895 MI | — |
| 2024-02-12 17:48:24 | PASSED | 79,347 MI | 2025-03-02 00:00:00 |
| 2024-02-12 15:51:03 | FAILED | 79,347 MI | — |
| 2023-02-13 11:30:57 | PASSED | 76,713 MI | 2024-03-02 00:00:00 |
| 2022-02-21 15:24:13 | PASSED | 74,019 MI | 2023-03-02 00:00:00 |
| 2021-02-24 16:46:55 | PASSED | 71,457 MI | 2022-03-02 00:00:00 |
| 2020-02-22 12:50:58 | PASSED | 70,004 MI | 2021-03-02 00:00:00 |
| 2019-02-19 13:20:06 | PASSED | 66,853 MI | 2020-03-02 00:00:00 |
| 2018-03-03 13:27:00 | PASSED | 64,180 MI | 2019-03-02 00:00:00 |
| 2017-10-04 12:05:25 | PASSED | 62,292 MI | 2018-10-03 00:00:00 |
| 2016-06-20 15:39:20 | PASSED | 58,086 MI | 2017-06-19 00:00:00 |
| 2015-06-19 16:50:51 | PASSED | 43,718 MI | 2016-06-18 00:00:00 |
| 2015-06-15 09:32:48 | FAILED | 43,601 MI | — |
| 2014-06-18 15:39:27 | PASSED | 33,046 MI | 2015-06-17 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2026-02-07 10:35:42 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus mounting brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

**2025-02-21 15:58:22 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

**2024-02-12 17:48:24 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

**2024-02-12 15:51:03 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

**2023-02-13 11:30:57 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

**2021-02-24 16:46:55 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: engine covers and under trays fitted preventing view of components
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- ADVISORY: Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MINOR: Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

**2020-02-22 12:50:58 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: front tyres bold inner edges

**2017-10-04 12:05:25 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2016-06-20 15:39:20 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

**2015-06-19 16:50:51 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

**2015-06-15 09:32:48 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for DC57COS is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/DC57COS. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
