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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.

6842 BY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
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

Pass56,775 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass56,775 miles (+2,105)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    56,775 miles
    Test number
    570874229000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,670 miles (+2,591)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    54,670 miles
    Test number
    865373170349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass48,257 miles (+2,127)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    48,257 miles
    Test number
    121127717625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,130 miles (+4,357)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    46,130 miles
    Test number
    991861052418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    41,773 miles
    Test number
    133242347519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. Pass39,708 miles (+3,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    39,708 miles
    Test number
    297619260422
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Pass22,129 miles (+4,583)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    22,129 miles
    Test number
    396568863196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,546 miles (+3,950)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    17,546 miles
    Test number
    467713472151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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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