BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
6 FWUMOT history
6 FWU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 187,766 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 187,766 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 12,621 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 6 FWU
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 19 Mar 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
6 FWU was last recorded at 187,766 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 10,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 177,699 miles · 27 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,067 miles
- Average per year
- 12,621 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 187,766 miles
- 2025 – 177,699 miles
- 2024 – 164,753 miles
- 2023 – 151,027 miles
- 2022 – 135,964 miles
- 2021 – 123,793 miles
- 2020 – 115,161 miles
- 2019 – 105,482 miles
- 2017 – 84,463 miles
- 2016 – 71,834 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass187,766 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arms slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
15 tests since 16 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,766 miles (+10,067)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 187,766 miles
- Test number
- 380886154425
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arms slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass177,699 miles3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 177,699 miles
- Test number
- 850051200283
- MinorCentral Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant Level Low
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has a cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))
Fail177,699 miles (+12,946)1 major3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,699 miles
- Test number
- 653317984051
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorCentral Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant Level Low
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has a cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))
Pass164,753 miles (+8)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 164,753 miles
- Test number
- 914330067928
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail164,745 miles (+13,718)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,745 miles
- Test number
- 143952989727
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass151,027 miles (+15,063)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 151,027 miles
- Test number
- 332867961986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,964 miles (+12,171)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 135,964 miles
- Test number
- 219480414528
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,793 miles (+8,632)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 123,793 miles
- Test number
- 809994233122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,161 miles (+9,679)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 115,161 miles
- Test number
- 432538035368
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass105,482 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 105,482 miles
- Test number
- 348420254358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,482 miles (+21,019)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,482 miles
- Test number
- 533869663311
- MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Pass84,463 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 84,463 miles
- Test number
- 855134749770
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,463 miles (+12,629)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,463 miles
- Test number
- 769199556737
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass71,834 miles (+11,060)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 71,834 miles
- Test number
- 817298825585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,774 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 60,774 miles
- Test number
- 726502609650
- AdvisoryFront tyres 3mm
Questions about 6 FWU
- What vehicle is registration 6 FWU currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 6 FWU on a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 2013. 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 FWU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6 FWU is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 6 FWU?
- The MOT on 6 FWU is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 6 FWU done?
- 6 FWU was recorded at 187,766 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 12,621 miles a year.
- Has 6 FWU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 6 FWU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on 6 FWU 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 FWU find?
- 6 FWU passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on edge, and 1 more.
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