
BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
6842 BYMOT history
6842 BY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 56,775 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 56,775 mi
- At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 15 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 2,980 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 6842 BY
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 25 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
6842 BY was last recorded at 56,775 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 2,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 54,670 miles · 18 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,105 miles
- Average per year
- 2,980 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 56,775 miles
- 2024 – 54,670 miles
- 2023 – 52,079 miles
- 2022 – 50,195 miles
- 2021 – 48,257 miles
- 2020 – 46,130 miles
- 2019 – 41,773 miles
- 2018 – 39,708 miles
- 2017 – 35,923 miles
- 2016 – 33,378 miles
- 2015 – 30,785 miles
- 2014 – 27,799 miles
- 2013 – 22,129 miles
- 2012 – 17,546 miles
- 2011 – 13,596 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 22 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass56,775 miles (+2,105)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 56,775 miles
- Test number
- 570874229000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,670 miles (+2,591)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 54,670 miles
- Test number
- 865373170349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,079 miles (+1,884)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 52,079 miles
- Test number
- 429466866520
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass50,195 miles (+1,938)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 50,195 miles
- Test number
- 895950571845
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass48,257 miles (+2,127)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 48,257 miles
- Test number
- 121127717625
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,130 miles (+4,357)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 46,130 miles
- Test number
- 991861052418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,773 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 41,773 miles
- Test number
- 133242347519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,773 miles (+2,065)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,773 miles
- Test number
- 557035770678
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass39,708 miles (+3,785)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 39,708 miles
- Test number
- 297619260422
- AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted
Pass35,923 miles (+2,545)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 35,923 miles
- Test number
- 169475147561
- AdvisoryUnder trays engine covers fitted obscuring some items
Pass33,378 miles (+2,593)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 33,378 miles
- Test number
- 206057342988
- AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS ENGINE COVERS +PLASTIC SILL COVERS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS
Pass30,785 miles (+2,986)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 30,785 miles
- Test number
- 229690165480
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass27,799 miles (+5,670)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 27,799 miles
- Test number
- 727529664161
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass22,129 miles (+4,583)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 22,129 miles
- Test number
- 396568863196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,546 miles (+3,950)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 17,546 miles
- Test number
- 467713472151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,596 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 13,596 miles
- Test number
- 157633171167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 6842 BY
- What vehicle is registration 6842 BY currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 6842 BY on a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jun 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 6842 BY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6842 BY is valid until 25 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on 6842 BY?
- The MOT on 6842 BY is valid until 25 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 6842 BY done?
- 6842 BY was recorded at 56,775 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 2,980 miles a year.
- Has 6842 BY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 6842 BY has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2019.
- Has the mileage on 6842 BY 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 6842 BY find?
- 6842 BY passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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