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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc

C6 MKBMOT history

C6 MKB is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

C6 MKB grey 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 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
130,574 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 MKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 MKB was last recorded at 130,574 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 4,398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,176 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,398 miles
Average per year
5,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,574 miles
  • 2025 – 126,176 miles
  • 2024 – 122,617 miles
  • 2023 – 118,226 miles
  • 2022 – 113,815 miles
  • 2021 – 110,626 miles
  • 2020 – 108,085 miles
  • 2019 – 103,118 miles
  • 2018 – 96,940 miles
  • 2017 – 91,690 miles
  • 2016 – 86,406 miles
  • 2015 – 82,649 miles
  • 2014 – 77,172 miles
  • 2013 – 70,615 miles
  • 2012 – 63,718 miles
  • 2011 – 55,913 miles
  • 2010 – 47,553 miles
  • 2009 – 36,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,574 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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 undertray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,574 miles (+4,398)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    130,574 miles
    Test number
    833951947485
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Pass126,176 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    126,176 miles
    Test number
    426514257769
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail126,176 miles (+3,559)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,176 miles
    Test number
    515519973580
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass122,617 miles (+4,391)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    122,617 miles
    Test number
    764719584562
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))
  5. Pass118,226 miles (+4,411)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    118,226 miles
    Test number
    671748337321
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass113,815 miles (+3,189)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    113,815 miles
    Test number
    172922873762
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass110,626 miles (+2,541)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    110,626 miles
    Test number
    632598136562
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Pass108,085 miles (+4,967)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    108,085 miles
    Test number
    614311916084
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass103,118 miles (+6,178)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    103,118 miles
    Test number
    926894162702
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring engine bay components
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring underside components
  10. Pass96,940 miles (+5,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    96,940 miles
    Test number
    260099900445
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  11. Pass91,690 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,690 miles
    Test number
    326891586543
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Fail91,690 miles (+5,284)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,690 miles
    Test number
    135313292157
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass86,406 miles (+3,757)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,406 miles
    Test number
    813701006442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass82,649 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,649 miles
    Test number
    538289795000
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail82,646 miles (+5,474)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,646 miles
    Test number
    126407595467
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass77,172 miles (+6,557)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    77,172 miles
    Test number
    236179134129
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
  17. Pass70,615 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    70,615 miles
    Test number
    249593243119
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
  18. Fail70,615 miles (+6,897)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,615 miles
    Test number
    266443243408
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
  19. Pass63,718 miles (+7,805)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    63,718 miles
    Test number
    239961132471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,913 miles (+8,360)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,913 miles
    Test number
    287248131459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,553 miles (+11,411)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,553 miles
    Test number
    861529730100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,142 miles
    Test number
    970805679081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C6 MKB

Does C6 MKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 MKB is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C6 MKB?
The MOT on C6 MKB is valid until 8 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 MKB done?
C6 MKB was recorded at 130,574 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 5,552 miles a year.
Has C6 MKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 MKB has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on C6 MKB 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 MKB find?
C6 MKB passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive slight; rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both.

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