BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
C6 FLSMOT history
C6 FLS is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 147,689 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 147,689 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,747 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C6 FLS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C6 FLS was last recorded at 147,689 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 8,310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 139,379 miles · 14 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,310 miles
- Average per year
- 8,747 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,689 miles
- 2025 – 139,379 miles
- 2024 – 128,959 miles
- 2023 – 118,389 miles
- 2022 – 111,553 miles
- 2021 – 105,920 miles
- 2020 – 100,325 miles
- 2019 – 89,763 miles
- 2018 – 76,675 miles
- 2017 – 68,299 miles
- 2016 – 60,847 miles
- 2015 – 50,827 miles
- 2014 – 42,877 miles
- 2013 – 34,882 miles
- 2012 – 25,745 miles
- 2011 – 18,437 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,689 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
20 tests since 19 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,689 miles (+8,310)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 147,689 miles
- Test number
- 456901894622
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,379 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 139,379 miles
- Test number
- 105363979331
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail139,374 miles (+10,415)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,374 miles
- Test number
- 728556064076
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass128,959 miles (+10,570)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 128,959 miles
- Test number
- 787724712997
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass118,389 miles (+6,836)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 118,389 miles
- Test number
- 900414338343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,553 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 111,553 miles
- Test number
- 586086794782
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail111,553 miles (+5,633)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,553 miles
- Test number
- 292600769199
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass105,920 miles (+5,595)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 105,920 miles
- Test number
- 153135404785
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,325 miles (+10,562)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 100,325 miles
- Test number
- 256440398416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,763 miles (+13,088)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 89,763 miles
- Test number
- 403316432428
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,675 miles (+8,376)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 76,675 miles
- Test number
- 528778282548
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 large stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre balding on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (deep cut) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Pass68,299 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 68,299 miles
- Test number
- 337469471792
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,288 miles (+7,441)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,288 miles
- Test number
- 529988721076
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass60,847 miles (+10,020)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 60,847 miles
- Test number
- 115752507913
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,827 miles (+7,950)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 50,827 miles
- Test number
- 159369215263
- NoteEmission test carried out, too clean for readings.
Pass42,877 miles (+7,995)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 42,877 miles
- Test number
- 207865524267
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn inner edge
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner edge and cut in tread
Pass34,882 miles (+9,137)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 34,882 miles
- Test number
- 929777423251
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass25,745 miles (+7,308)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 25,745 miles
- Test number
- 646153532289
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth rear tyres are worn on the inner edges
Pass18,437 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 18,437 miles
- Test number
- 806723091202
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail18,437 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,437 miles
- Test number
- 318212791419
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about C6 FLS
- Does C6 FLS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 FLS is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C6 FLS?
- The MOT on C6 FLS is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C6 FLS done?
- C6 FLS was recorded at 147,689 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 8,747 miles a year.
- Has C6 FLS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C6 FLS has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on C6 FLS 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 FLS find?
- C6 FLS passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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