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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

6 MJWMOT history

6 MJW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jun 1997. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 86,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

6 MJW blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
86,472 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6 MJW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
6 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

6 MJW was last recorded at 86,472 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 749 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
85,723 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
749 miles
Average per year
2,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,472 miles
  • 2025 – 85,723 miles
  • 2024 – 84,802 miles
  • 2023 – 83,620 miles
  • 2022 – 82,559 miles
  • 2021 – 81,172 miles
  • 2020 – 79,992 miles
  • 2019 – 78,399 miles
  • 2018 – 76,692 miles
  • 2017 – 74,796 miles
  • 2016 – 72,675 miles
  • 2015 – 70,256 miles
  • 2014 – 67,376 miles
  • 2013 – 64,758 miles
  • 2012 – 61,331 miles
  • 2011 – 58,698 miles
  • 2010 – 55,997 miles
  • 2009 – 51,393 miles
  • 2008 – 46,645 miles
  • 2007 – 41,488 miles
  • 2006 – 36,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,472 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber corroded.
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,472 miles (+749)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    86,472 miles
    Test number
    713761562976
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass85,723 miles (+921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    85,723 miles
    Test number
    564320139841
    • AdvisoryRear both rear jacking points starting to corrode

  3. Pass84,802 miles (+1,182)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    84,802 miles
    Test number
    280536341491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,620 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    83,620 miles
    Test number
    571663660648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,559 miles (+1,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    82,559 miles
    Test number
    543192102546
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  6. Pass81,172 miles (+1,180)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    81,172 miles
    Test number
    632647733041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,992 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    79,992 miles
    Test number
    877824422453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail79,992 miles (+1,593)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,992 miles
    Test number
    174578271912
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass78,399 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,399 miles
    Test number
    256625022851
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust rubber mount split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear no. plate backing lifting

  10. Fail78,399 miles (+1,707)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,399 miles
    Test number
    149065094857
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust rubber mount split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear no. plate backing lifting

  11. Pass76,692 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,692 miles
    Test number
    795451147047
    • AdvisoryAll indicator bulbs turning white
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm lower ball joints have slight play

  12. Fail76,692 miles (+1,896)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,692 miles
    Test number
    671745996107
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAll indicator bulbs turning white
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm lower ball joints have slight play

  13. Pass74,796 miles (+2,121)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,796 miles
    Test number
    518547250841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,675 miles (+2,419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,675 miles
    Test number
    298184780195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass70,256 miles (+2,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,256 miles
    Test number
    637009435151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass67,376 miles (+2,618)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,376 miles
    Test number
    355770624155
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCuts in os brake reaction bush

  17. Pass64,758 miles (+3,427)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,758 miles
    Test number
    316294833171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass61,331 miles (+2,633)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,331 miles
    Test number
    435628432104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass58,698 miles (+2,701)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,698 miles
    Test number
    859000431163
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked

  20. Pass55,997 miles (+4,604)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    55,997 miles
    Test number
    463761540172
    • NoteWipers smearing screen.

  21. Pass51,393 miles (+4,748)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,393 miles
    Test number
    710911839184
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on edge

  22. Pass46,645 miles (+5,157)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,645 miles
    Test number
    643544638120
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront no. plate cracked.

  23. Pass41,488 miles (+4,584)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,488 miles
    Test number
    192201247156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,904 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    36,904 miles
    Test number
    360235636101
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about 6 MJW

What vehicle is registration 6 MJW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6 MJW on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jun 1997. 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 MJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6 MJW is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 6 MJW?
The MOT on 6 MJW is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 6 MJW done?
6 MJW was recorded at 86,472 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 2,473 miles a year.
Has 6 MJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6 MJW has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on 6 MJW 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 MJW find?
6 MJW passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear shock absorber corroded., and 1 more.

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