BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Blue · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2016 · 1,998 cc

B6 WHAMOT history

B6 WHA is a blue hybrid electric (clean) BMW 3 Series first used on 11 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 97,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

B6 WHA 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 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
97,258 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,134 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for B6 WHA in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
B6 WHA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
11 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B6 WHA was last recorded at 97,258 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 10,539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
86,719 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,539 miles
Average per year
10,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,258 miles
  • 2025 – 86,719 miles
  • 2024 – 75,831 miles
  • 2023 – 66,033 miles
  • 2022 – 50,831 miles
  • 2021 – 41,813 miles
  • 2020 – 29,980 miles
  • 2019 – 23,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,258 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smear windscreen but still cleans properly (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower suspension arm big bush worn/deteriorated but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking all around/worn on edges 5 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit 2 mm on inner tread worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all sub frame bushes worn/deteriorated but only slight movement not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryDrive train check soon on dash

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 3 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,258 miles (+10,539)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    97,258 miles
    Test number
    599471656613
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smear windscreen but still cleans properly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower suspension arm big bush worn/deteriorated but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking all around/worn on edges 5 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit 2 mm on inner tread worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all sub frame bushes worn/deteriorated but only slight movement not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive train check soon on dash
  2. Pass86,719 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    86,719 miles
    Test number
    632747198874
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  3. Fail86,719 miles (+10,888)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,719 miles
    Test number
    195308788951
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  4. Pass75,831 miles (+9,798)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    75,831 miles
    Test number
    883692521084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,033 miles (+15,202)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    66,033 miles
    Test number
    215288415082
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray fitted preventing full ispection
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in track rod inner
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass50,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    50,831 miles
    Test number
    915172957851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail50,831 miles (+9,018)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,831 miles
    Test number
    999432220918
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass41,813 miles (+11,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    41,813 miles
    Test number
    969247662520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass29,980 miles (+6,801)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    29,980 miles
    Test number
    370109777562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    23,179 miles
    Test number
    806253822057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B6 WHA

Does B6 WHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B6 WHA is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on B6 WHA?
The MOT on B6 WHA is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B6 WHA done?
B6 WHA was recorded at 97,258 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 10,134 miles a year.
Has B6 WHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B6 WHA has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on B6 WHA 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 B6 WHA find?
B6 WHA passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective smear windscreen but still cleans properly; front coil spring corroded both slightly corroded; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower suspension arm big bush worn/deteriorated but no movement, and 5 more.

Browse all B6W registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.