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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

C6 NBEMOT history

C6 NBE is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 143,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

C6 NBE silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
143,980 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 NBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 NBE was last recorded at 143,980 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 5,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,883 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,097 miles
Average per year
7,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,980 miles
  • 2025 – 138,883 miles
  • 2023 – 131,290 miles
  • 2022 – 125,308 miles
  • 2021 – 115,720 miles
  • 2020 – 109,363 miles
  • 2019 – 100,968 miles
  • 2018 – 91,100 miles
  • 2017 – 80,727 miles
  • 2016 – 74,584 miles
  • 2015 – 66,825 miles
  • 2014 – 52,866 miles
  • 2013 – 43,637 miles
  • 2011 – 31,777 miles
  • 2010 – 27,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,980 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBonnet damaged

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear differential leaking oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,980 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    143,980 miles
    Test number
    122287921127
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet damaged
  2. Fail143,980 miles (+5,097)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,980 miles
    Test number
    305363637518
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet damaged
  3. Pass138,883 miles (+7,593)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    138,883 miles
    Test number
    170911127287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,290 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    131,290 miles
    Test number
    159643889658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail131,271 miles (+5,963)3 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,271 miles
    Test number
    995207821773
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass125,308 miles (+9,588)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    125,308 miles
    Test number
    882210448425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,720 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    115,720 miles
    Test number
    292174755309
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body and suspension corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking oil
  8. Fail115,720 miles (+6,357)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,720 miles
    Test number
    320296825115
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body and suspension corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking oil
  9. Pass109,363 miles (+450)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    109,363 miles
    Test number
    743572890656
    • AdvisoryAll brake hoses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking oil
  10. Fail108,913 miles (+7,945)3 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,913 miles
    Test number
    532571667732
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll brake hoses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking oil
  11. Pass100,968 miles (+9,868)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    100,968 miles
    Test number
    577626821460
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass91,100 miles (+10,373)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    91,100 miles
    Test number
    919609846839
    • MinorBrake hose slightly damaged all (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  13. Pass80,727 miles (+6,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,727 miles
    Test number
    864222004943
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn close to legal limit
  14. Pass74,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,584 miles
    Test number
    365408661432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,584 miles (+7,759)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,584 miles
    Test number
    443294668204
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose leaking coming out of calliper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
  16. Pass66,825 miles (+13,959)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,825 miles
    Test number
    229670165468
    • 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)
    • NoteTyre pressure moniter indicates a fault
  17. Pass52,866 miles (+9,229)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,866 miles
    Test number
    505318024057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,637 miles (+11,860)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,637 miles
    Test number
    149178713070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,777 miles (+4,412)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    31,777 miles
    Test number
    876367951338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,365 miles
    Test number
    881833840311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C6 NBE

Does C6 NBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 NBE is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C6 NBE?
The MOT on C6 NBE is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 NBE done?
C6 NBE was recorded at 143,980 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 7,726 miles a year.
Has C6 NBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 NBE has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on C6 NBE 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 NBE find?
C6 NBE passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; bonnet damaged.

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