BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1988 · 1,795 cc

C6 HCNMOT history

C6 HCN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Aug 1988. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 172,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2026
Mileage
172,844 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,770 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for C6 HCN in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
C6 HCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,795 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
15 Aug 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 HCN was last recorded at 172,844 miles on 31 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,844 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,844 miles
  • 2023 – 172,769 miles
  • 2022 – 172,769 miles
  • 2021 – 172,614 miles
  • 2020 – 171,642 miles
  • 2019 – 170,700 miles
  • 2018 – 169,156 miles
  • 2017 – 166,191 miles
  • 2015 – 163,441 miles
  • 2014 – 162,171 miles
  • 2013 – 158,880 miles
  • 2012 – 155,615 miles
  • 2011 – 152,305 miles
  • 2010 – 149,248 miles
  • 2009 – 145,450 miles
  • 2008 – 142,335 miles
  • 2007 – 140,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,844 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.

  • Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Exhaust mounting defective near backbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner sill starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    172,844 miles
    Test number
    892982554206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail172,844 miles (+75)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,844 miles
    Test number
    569827197747
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  3. Pass172,769 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    172,769 miles
    Test number
    332253717243
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective near backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill starting to corrode

  4. Fail172,769 miles2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,769 miles
    Test number
    649871445084
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSide repeater not working offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective near backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill starting to corrode
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front - inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass172,769 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    172,769 miles
    Test number
    612091578346
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail172,769 miles (+155)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,769 miles
    Test number
    664434623042
    • Repaired at testBrake hose excessively twisted nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass172,614 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    172,614 miles
    Test number
    343703688349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail172,614 miles (+972)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,614 miles
    Test number
    683361720312
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass171,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    171,642 miles
    Test number
    213603374034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail171,642 miles (+942)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,642 miles
    Test number
    316955705755
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm **CORDS EXPOSED** (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass170,700 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    170,700 miles
    Test number
    906193611705
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail170,700 miles (+1,544)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,700 miles
    Test number
    473495658713
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass169,156 miles (+2,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    169,156 miles
    Test number
    590577348136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass166,191 miles (+2,750)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    166,191 miles
    Test number
    600159597695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass163,441 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    163,441 miles
    Test number
    973858413871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass162,171 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    162,171 miles
    Test number
    338329814201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail162,171 miles (+3,291)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,171 miles
    Test number
    388439214233
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass158,880 miles (+3,265)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    158,880 miles
    Test number
    909610123236
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass155,615 miles (+3,310)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    155,615 miles
    Test number
    638204722240
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe lightly corroded
    • NoteNearside rear fuel line lightly perishing

  20. Pass152,305 miles (+1)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    152,305 miles
    Test number
    598598721239
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front brake discs pitted
    • NoteBoth rear inner cv boots deteriated
    • NoteBoth rear outer c.v boots deteriated
    • NoteRear fuel pipe cover corroded in o/s/r wheel arche(marked in yellow chalk)

  21. Fail152,304 miles (+3,056)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,304 miles
    Test number
    189975321272
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front brake discs pitted
    • NoteBoth rear inner cv boots deteriated
    • NoteBoth rear outer c.v boots deteriated
    • NoteRear fuel pipe cover corroded in o/s/r wheel arche(marked in yellow chalk)

  22. Pass149,248 miles (+3,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    149,248 miles
    Test number
    791022410035
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Pass145,450 miles (+3,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    145,450 miles
    Test number
    800968209066
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass142,335 miles (+2,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    142,335 miles
    Test number
    522843208048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  25. Pass140,014 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    140,014 miles
    Test number
    782752417096
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about C6 HCN

Does C6 HCN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C6 HCN expired on 30 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C6 HCN?
The MOT on C6 HCN expired on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C6 HCN done?
C6 HCN was recorded at 172,844 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 1,770 miles a year.
Has C6 HCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 HCN has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on C6 HCN 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 HCN find?
C6 HCN passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all C6H 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.