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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

C6 JRLMOT history

C6 JRL is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 174,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

C6 JRL green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
174,562 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 JRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 JRL was last recorded at 174,562 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,531 miles · 11 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
6,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,562 miles
  • 2025 – 172,391 miles
  • 2024 – 169,993 miles
  • 2023 – 164,975 miles
  • 2022 – 156,790 miles
  • 2021 – 150,188 miles
  • 2020 – 144,572 miles
  • 2019 – 133,962 miles
  • 2018 – 122,314 miles
  • 2017 – 108,232 miles
  • 2016 – 99,365 miles
  • 2015 – 99,290 miles
  • 2014 – 96,010 miles
  • 2013 – 94,033 miles
  • 2012 – 90,836 miles
  • 2011 – 82,494 miles
  • 2010 – 75,197 miles
  • 2009 – 66,759 miles
  • 2008 – 57,422 miles
  • 2007 – 48,352 miles
  • 2006 – 38,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,562 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFuel tank strap mounting points corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,562 miles (+31)1 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    174,562 miles
    Test number
    217825193963
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap mounting points corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail174,531 miles (+2,140)4 major1 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,531 miles
    Test number
    658972107368
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap mounting points corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass172,391 miles (+2,398)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    172,391 miles
    Test number
    687750096664
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges advise replacement ! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap mounting points corroded

  4. Pass169,993 miles (+5,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    169,993 miles
    Test number
    537885706209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass164,975 miles (+8,185)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    164,975 miles
    Test number
    461151755401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass156,790 miles (+25)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    156,790 miles
    Test number
    748894749644
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  7. Fail156,765 miles (+6,577)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,765 miles
    Test number
    259083300110
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  8. Pass150,188 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    150,188 miles
    Test number
    339881634562
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner bands (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail150,185 miles (+5,613)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,185 miles
    Test number
    654023685717
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner bands (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass144,572 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    144,572 miles
    Test number
    362716942631
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail144,572 miles (+10,610)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,572 miles
    Test number
    247538815236
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass133,962 miles (+11,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    133,962 miles
    Test number
    196405654532
    • AdvisoryFUEL CAP SEAL SLIGHTLY DEFECTIVE
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass122,314 miles (+14,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    122,314 miles
    Test number
    112944915284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass108,232 miles (+8,867)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    108,232 miles
    Test number
    373260642340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,365 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    99,365 miles
    Test number
    147872561896
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail99,365 miles (+75)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,365 miles
    Test number
    834695827640
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass99,290 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    99,290 miles
    Test number
    745420595023
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail99,287 miles (+3,277)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,287 miles
    Test number
    728620295007
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass96,010 miles (+1,977)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    96,010 miles
    Test number
    197432694090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass94,033 miles (+3,197)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    94,033 miles
    Test number
    438800483077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,836 miles (+8,342)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    90,836 miles
    Test number
    377204082074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,494 miles (+7,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,494 miles
    Test number
    278297451034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass75,197 miles (+8,438)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    75,197 miles
    Test number
    722734750045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass66,759 miles (+9,337)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    66,759 miles
    Test number
    384195479051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass57,422 miles (+9,070)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,422 miles
    Test number
    370220078027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass48,352 miles (+10,320)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    48,352 miles
    Test number
    144733577476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,032 miles
    Test number
    172627166035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C6 JRL

Does C6 JRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 JRL is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C6 JRL?
The MOT on C6 JRL is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 JRL done?
C6 JRL was recorded at 174,562 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 6,786 miles a year.
Has C6 JRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 JRL has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on C6 JRL 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 JRL find?
C6 JRL passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 18 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front oil leak, but not excessive; fuel tank strap mounting points corroded, and 16 more.

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