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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

6 DDLMOT history

6 DDL is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 196,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

6 DDL black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
196,650 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6 DDL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

6 DDL was last recorded at 196,650 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 10,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,003 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,647 miles
Average per year
12,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,650 miles
  • 2025 – 186,003 miles
  • 2024 – 172,459 miles
  • 2023 – 161,065 miles
  • 2022 – 152,299 miles
  • 2021 – 144,448 miles
  • 2020 – 137,807 miles
  • 2019 – 124,111 miles
  • 2018 – 111,346 miles
  • 2017 – 94,299 miles
  • 2016 – 87,662 miles
  • 2015 – 79,225 miles
  • 2014 – 64,007 miles
  • 2013 – 43,765 miles
  • 2012 – 26,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,650 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,650 miles (+10,647)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    196,650 miles
    Test number
    872911318235
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass186,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    186,003 miles
    Test number
    767269811041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail186,003 miles (+13,544)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,003 miles
    Test number
    807519519454
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass172,459 miles (+11,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    172,459 miles
    Test number
    688178491945
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass161,065 miles (+8,766)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    161,065 miles
    Test number
    167072180356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass152,299 miles (+7,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    152,299 miles
    Test number
    918472144439
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass144,448 miles (+6,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    144,448 miles
    Test number
    980821315809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass137,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    137,807 miles
    Test number
    927610657795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail137,807 miles (+13,696)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,807 miles
    Test number
    650463126591
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass124,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    124,111 miles
    Test number
    613069374843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail124,111 miles (+12,765)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,111 miles
    Test number
    469047764766
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass111,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    111,346 miles
    Test number
    780777200707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail111,346 miles (+17,047)3 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,346 miles
    Test number
    166638064608
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  14. Pass94,299 miles (+6,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    94,299 miles
    Test number
    991520758480
    • AdvisoryUnder cover fitted
  15. Pass87,662 miles (+8,437)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    87,662 miles
    Test number
    169282460936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,225 miles
    Test number
    117752685088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,225 miles (+15,218)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,225 miles
    Test number
    648962085088
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass64,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,007 miles
    Test number
    589245284069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,006 miles (+20,241)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,006 miles
    Test number
    496685384043
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass43,765 miles (+17,648)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,765 miles
    Test number
    488711883051
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn bold on the inner edge
  21. Pass26,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,117 miles
    Test number
    188677182468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 6 DDL

What vehicle is registration 6 DDL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6 DDL on a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jul 2009. 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 6 DDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6 DDL is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 6 DDL?
The MOT on 6 DDL is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 6 DDL done?
6 DDL was recorded at 196,650 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 12,259 miles a year.
Has 6 DDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6 DDL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on 6 DDL 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 6 DDL find?
6 DDL passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear; engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear.

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