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BMW 6 Series

Black · Petrol · 1986 · 3,453 cc

C6 PBTMOT history

C6 PBT is a black petrol BMW 6 Series first used on 1 May 1986. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 119,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2026
Mileage
119,402 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 PBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
6 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,453 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
1 May 1986
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 PBT was last recorded at 119,402 miles on 12 Mar 2025, 326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,076 miles · 1 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
326 miles
Average per year
516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,402 miles
  • 2024 – 119,076 miles
  • 2023 – 118,691 miles
  • 2021 – 118,686 miles
  • 2020 – 118,655 miles
  • 2019 – 118,555 miles
  • 2018 – 118,018 miles
  • 2017 – 117,959 miles
  • 2016 – 117,885 miles
  • 2014 – 117,610 miles
  • 2013 – 117,228 miles
  • 2011 – 116,156 miles
  • 2010 – 115,529 miles
  • 2009 – 114,689 miles
  • 2008 – 113,287 miles
  • 2007 – 110,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,402 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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,402 miles (+326)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,402 miles
    Test number
    744389675849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,076 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    119,076 miles
    Test number
    703749773656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,691 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,691 miles
    Test number
    188162171533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,686 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    118,686 miles
    Test number
    262897781578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,655 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    118,655 miles
    Test number
    983551367988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,555 miles (+537)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    118,555 miles
    Test number
    515129985771
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted, unable to inspect fully
    • AdvisoryUnder-body corroded in prescribed areas
  7. Pass118,018 miles (+59)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    118,018 miles
    Test number
    687240006216
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheelarches (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front and both rear brake pack plates corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front sills and floor area slightly corroded
  8. Pass117,959 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    117,959 miles
    Test number
    362274657626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,885 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    117,885 miles
    Test number
    487688267323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass117,610 miles (+382)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    117,610 miles
    Test number
    405884044443
    • NoteFront tyres perished
    • NoteN/S/R tyre perished
    • NoteOil leak
  11. Pass117,228 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    117,228 miles
    Test number
    915412153371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail117,227 miles (+1,071)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,227 miles
    Test number
    275287033353
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
  13. Pass116,156 miles (+627)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    116,156 miles
    Test number
    359403041300
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAll under body corroded
    • NoteBoth inner sill panels corroded
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSide skirts fitted
  14. Pass115,529 miles (+4)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    115,529 miles
    Test number
    590136520209
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Fail115,525 miles (+836)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,525 miles
    Test number
    251965020264
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass114,689 miles (+1,402)8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    114,689 miles
    Test number
    242270039276
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine smoking slightly on acceleration.
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass113,287 miles (+3,198)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    113,287 miles
    Test number
    671395228296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s front floor damaged
  18. Pass110,089 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    110,089 miles
    Test number
    652714057065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Questions about C6 PBT

Does C6 PBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C6 PBT expired on 11 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C6 PBT?
The MOT on C6 PBT expired on 11 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C6 PBT done?
C6 PBT was recorded at 119,402 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2025, an average of 516 miles a year.
Has C6 PBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 PBT has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2013.
Has the mileage on C6 PBT 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 PBT find?
C6 PBT passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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