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BMW M6

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 4,999 cc

85 LHMOT history

85 LH is a blue petrol BMW M6 first used on 28 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 103,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

85 LH blue BMW 6 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 6 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
103,991 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
85 LH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M6
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

85 LH was last recorded at 103,991 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 1,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2013: 64,115 miles, lower than 64,495 miles on 2 Apr 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
102,651 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,340 miles
Average per year
4,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,991 miles
  • 2025 – 102,651 miles
  • 2024 – 100,481 miles
  • 2023 – 97,469 miles
  • 2022 – 96,093 miles
  • 2021 – 94,152 miles
  • 2020 – 90,781 miles
  • 2019 – 87,920 miles
  • 2018 – 85,139 miles
  • 2017 – 82,395 miles
  • 2016 – 79,409 miles
  • 2015 – 75,992 miles
  • 2014 – 71,211 miles
  • 2013 – 64,115 miles
  • 2012 – 58,098 miles
  • 2011 – 54,961 miles
  • 2010 – 50,712 miles
  • 2009 – 34,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,991 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,991 miles (+1,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    103,991 miles
    Test number
    633613737441
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass102,651 miles (+2,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    102,651 miles
    Test number
    622593717134
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass100,481 miles (+3,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    100,481 miles
    Test number
    775991050131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass97,469 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    97,469 miles
    Test number
    828340733804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,093 miles (+1,941)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    96,093 miles
    Test number
    675116744728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,152 miles (+3,371)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    94,152 miles
    Test number
    790084823809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass90,781 miles (+2,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    90,781 miles
    Test number
    976004992097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass87,920 miles (+2,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,920 miles
    Test number
    390785773003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass85,139 miles (+2,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,139 miles
    Test number
    343727094126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass82,395 miles (+2,986)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,395 miles
    Test number
    171763835139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,409 miles (+3,417)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,409 miles
    Test number
    971642836802
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder ~ trays in place front to back ?

  12. Pass75,992 miles (+4,781)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    75,992 miles
    Test number
    685493565104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,211 miles (+7,096)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,211 miles
    Test number
    599210044143
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass64,115 miles (-380)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,115 miles
    Test number
    666664393056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,495 miles (+6,397)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,495 miles
    Test number
    156442293486
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass58,098 miles (+3,137)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,098 miles
    Test number
    686609682014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,961 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,961 miles
    Test number
    426369381017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,959 miles (+4,247)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,959 miles
    Test number
    788644581038
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass50,712 miles (+16,399)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    50,712 miles
    Test number
    870032210254
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn slightly

  20. Pass34,313 miles (+909)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,313 miles
    Test number
    982454009131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,404 miles
    Test number
    384126729044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 85 LH

What vehicle is registration 85 LH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 85 LH on a blue petrol BMW M6 first used on 28 Jan 2006. 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 85 LH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 85 LH is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 85 LH?
The MOT on 85 LH is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 85 LH done?
85 LH was recorded at 103,991 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 4,045 miles a year.
Has 85 LH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 85 LH has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2013.
Has the mileage on 85 LH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 85 LH find?
85 LH passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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