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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

C6 RHOMOT history

C6 RHO is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 79,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

C6 RHO silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
79,875 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 RHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 RHO was last recorded at 79,875 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 1,750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,125 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,750 miles
Average per year
3,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,875 miles
  • 2025 – 78,125 miles
  • 2023 – 77,805 miles
  • 2022 – 75,413 miles
  • 2021 – 74,469 miles
  • 2020 – 72,975 miles
  • 2018 – 71,567 miles
  • 2017 – 68,628 miles
  • 2016 – 67,218 miles
  • 2015 – 62,536 miles
  • 2014 – 56,172 miles
  • 2013 – 50,503 miles
  • 2012 – 45,448 miles
  • 2011 – 37,294 miles
  • 2009 – 28,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,875 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,875 miles (+1,750)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    79,875 miles
    Test number
    785467524505
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass78,125 miles (+320)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    78,125 miles
    Test number
    486207034080
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass77,805 miles (+340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    77,805 miles
    Test number
    411610577020
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass77,465 miles (+2,052)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,465 miles
    Test number
    219682546373
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass75,413 miles (+944)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    75,413 miles
    Test number
    684192034524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,469 miles (+1,494)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    74,469 miles
    Test number
    870626036738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,975 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,975 miles
    Test number
    732974573137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,567 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,567 miles
    Test number
    141499910651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,628 miles (+1,410)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    68,628 miles
    Test number
    627035730674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,218 miles (+1,263)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,218 miles
    Test number
    354607494620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,955 miles (+3,419)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    65,955 miles
    Test number
    245350034949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,536 miles (+6,364)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,536 miles
    Test number
    129133815047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    56,172 miles
    Test number
    968867904065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,172 miles (+5,669)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,172 miles
    Test number
    918597304053
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
  15. Pass50,503 miles (+5,055)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    50,503 miles
    Test number
    125754803092
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass45,448 miles (+8,154)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    45,448 miles
    Test number
    215885902057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,294 miles
    Test number
    899127901093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,294 miles (+8,579)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,294 miles
    Test number
    727515401020
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing heavily around edges
  19. Pass28,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    28,715 miles
    Test number
    551570319372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C6 RHO

Does C6 RHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 RHO is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C6 RHO?
The MOT on C6 RHO is valid until 27 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 RHO done?
C6 RHO was recorded at 79,875 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 3,159 miles a year.
Has C6 RHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 RHO has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2014.
Has the mileage on C6 RHO 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 RHO find?
C6 RHO passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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