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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

C6 DTEMOT history

C6 DTE is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 142,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

C6 DTE 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 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
142,246 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 DTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
20 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 DTE was last recorded at 142,246 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 10,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,474 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,772 miles
Average per year
9,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,246 miles
  • 2025 – 131,474 miles
  • 2024 – 116,705 miles
  • 2023 – 104,277 miles
  • 2022 – 91,201 miles
  • 2021 – 81,482 miles
  • 2019 – 66,118 miles
  • 2018 – 63,171 miles
  • 2017 – 55,438 miles
  • 2016 – 53,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,246 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 11 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,246 miles (+10,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    142,246 miles
    Test number
    742437023770
    • 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))

  2. Pass131,474 miles (+14,769)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    131,474 miles
    Test number
    613015803931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,705 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    116,705 miles
    Test number
    687126750738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail116,700 miles (+12,423)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,700 miles
    Test number
    379772092831
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,277 miles (+13,076)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    104,277 miles
    Test number
    424178247674
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Pass91,201 miles (+9,719)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,201 miles
    Test number
    760946956006
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre shoulder wearing
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  7. Pass81,482 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,482 miles
    Test number
    228293289430
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn inner and outer
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Fail81,482 miles (+15,364)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,482 miles
    Test number
    291743485670
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn inner and outer
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Pass66,118 miles (+2,947)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,118 miles
    Test number
    869395195805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,171 miles (+7,733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    63,171 miles
    Test number
    721618571262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass55,438 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,438 miles
    Test number
    562259449789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,410 miles (+1,885)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,410 miles
    Test number
    185993289864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,525 miles
    Test number
    193763843604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C6 DTE

Does C6 DTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 DTE is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C6 DTE?
The MOT on C6 DTE is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 DTE done?
C6 DTE was recorded at 142,246 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 9,009 miles a year.
Has C6 DTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 DTE has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on C6 DTE 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 C6 DTE find?
C6 DTE passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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