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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

C6 EAWMOT history

C6 EAW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 106,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2024.

C6 EAW silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Jun 2025
Mileage
106,681 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 EAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 EAW was last recorded at 106,681 miles on 20 Jun 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,674 miles · 3 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
2,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,681 miles
  • 2023 – 105,907 miles
  • 2021 – 105,352 miles
  • 2020 – 102,053 miles
  • 2019 – 99,069 miles
  • 2018 – 92,945 miles
  • 2017 – 88,814 miles
  • 2016 – 84,415 miles
  • 2015 – 82,738 miles
  • 2014 – 81,737 miles
  • 2013 – 79,585 miles
  • 2011 – 78,545 miles
  • 2009 – 71,509 miles
  • 2008 – 63,485 miles
  • 2007 – 59,798 miles
  • 2005 – 56,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,681 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,681 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    106,681 miles
    Test number
    152366530560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail106,674 miles (+767)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,674 miles
    Test number
    775539187330
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass105,907 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    105,907 miles
    Test number
    991898172734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,352 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,352 miles
    Test number
    739381454240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail105,349 miles (+3,296)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,349 miles
    Test number
    189481437975
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,053 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,053 miles
    Test number
    849512439735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,038 miles (+2,969)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    102,038 miles
    Test number
    543242079251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,069 miles (+6,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    99,069 miles
    Test number
    836063801906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass92,945 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    92,945 miles
    Test number
    694246215904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,825 miles (+4,011)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,825 miles
    Test number
    779967728570
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  11. Pass88,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    88,814 miles
    Test number
    210387895098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,814 miles (+4,399)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,814 miles
    Test number
    313222545623
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded burst on test (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rears (3.5.1g)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested re burst pipe (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass84,415 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,415 miles
    Test number
    691784366080
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail84,415 miles5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,415 miles
    Test number
    622711422472
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    587208105000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,738 miles (+1,001)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,738 miles
    Test number
    856888805093
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass81,737 miles (+2,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    81,737 miles
    Test number
    748921624043
    • 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)

  18. Pass79,585 miles (+1,040)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    79,585 miles
    Test number
    238375023007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,545 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    78,545 miles
    Test number
    157618541343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Fail78,545 miles (+3,191)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,545 miles
    Test number
    449356241493
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass75,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    75,354 miles
    Test number
    789136401016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,354 miles (+3,845)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,354 miles
    Test number
    348406001093
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Fail71,509 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,509 miles
    Test number
    132015349396
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass71,509 miles (+4,118)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    71,509 miles
    Test number
    553245549356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,391 miles (+3,906)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    67,391 miles
    Test number
    302059909070
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing inside edge and cracking
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges and cracking
    • NoteSlight play steering joints

  26. Pass63,485 miles (+3,687)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    63,485 miles
    Test number
    763570018023
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing outside edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteSlight play in steering joints

  27. Pass59,798 miles (+3,495)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    59,798 miles
    Test number
    404252517079
    • NoteFront offside wheel slight damage

  28. Pass56,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    56,303 miles
    Test number
    744575155346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail56,303 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,303 miles
    Test number
    900985655311
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about C6 EAW

Does C6 EAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C6 EAW expired on 19 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C6 EAW?
The MOT on C6 EAW expired on 19 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C6 EAW done?
C6 EAW was recorded at 106,681 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2024, an average of 2,724 miles a year.
Has C6 EAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 EAW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on C6 EAW 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 EAW find?
C6 EAW passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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