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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

C6 LMLMOT history

C6 LML is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 91,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

C6 LML 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 26 May 2027
Mileage
91,546 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 LML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 LML was last recorded at 91,546 miles on 13 May 2026, 108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,438 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
108 miles
Average per year
2,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,546 miles
  • 2025 – 91,438 miles
  • 2024 – 91,374 miles
  • 2023 – 91,331 miles
  • 2022 – 91,044 miles
  • 2021 – 90,740 miles
  • 2020 – 90,610 miles
  • 2019 – 90,392 miles
  • 2018 – 90,134 miles
  • 2017 – 89,692 miles
  • 2016 – 89,264 miles
  • 2015 – 88,595 miles
  • 2014 – 87,603 miles
  • 2013 – 86,456 miles
  • 2011 – 85,062 miles
  • 2010 – 76,816 miles
  • 2009 – 65,030 miles
  • 2008 – 55,524 miles
  • 2007 – 51,188 miles
  • 2006 – 43,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,546 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,546 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    91,546 miles
    Test number
    960435726804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,438 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    91,438 miles
    Test number
    928406567306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,374 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    91,374 miles
    Test number
    333897437302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,331 miles (+287)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    91,331 miles
    Test number
    408210227402
    • 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and adjoing suspension components showing corrosion

  5. Pass91,044 miles (+304)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    91,044 miles
    Test number
    419478489701
    • 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))
    • 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))

  6. Pass90,740 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    90,740 miles
    Test number
    636016736091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront headlight washer inoperative

  7. Fail90,740 miles (+130)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,740 miles
    Test number
    193527730722
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront headlight washer inoperative

  8. Pass90,610 miles (+218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    90,610 miles
    Test number
    754409895366
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass90,392 miles (+258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,392 miles
    Test number
    638949740367
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded but not excessive

  10. Pass90,134 miles (+442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,134 miles
    Test number
    754261311327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass89,692 miles (+428)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,692 miles
    Test number
    280036576410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass89,264 miles (+669)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    89,264 miles
    Test number
    971926376905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass88,595 miles (+992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    88,595 miles
    Test number
    546113975128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass87,603 miles (+1,147)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    87,603 miles
    Test number
    347709724104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s front brake binding slightly

  15. Pass86,456 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    86,456 miles
    Test number
    449436233189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,444 miles (+1,382)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,444 miles
    Test number
    207113933122
    • DangerousOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  17. Pass85,062 miles (+2,329)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    85,062 miles
    Test number
    517294251372
    • NoteO/s +n/s rear brake discs condition

  18. Pass82,733 miles (+5,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    82,733 miles
    Test number
    285633211050
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass76,816 miles (+11,786)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    76,816 miles
    Test number
    184704400475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    65,030 miles
    Test number
    511466909087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail65,030 miles (+9,506)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,030 miles
    Test number
    753686009082
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass55,524 miles (+4,336)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    55,524 miles
    Test number
    732617318091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail51,188 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,188 miles
    Test number
    683938017041
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass51,188 miles (+7,658)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    51,188 miles
    Test number
    804848317049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass43,530 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    43,530 miles
    Test number
    690219116056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    43,522 miles
    Test number
    124127816413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C6 LML

Does C6 LML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 LML is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on C6 LML?
The MOT on C6 LML is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 LML done?
C6 LML was recorded at 91,546 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 2,364 miles a year.
Has C6 LML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 LML has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2021.
Has the mileage on C6 LML 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 LML find?
C6 LML passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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