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BMW 6 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1985 · 3,453 cc

C6 XSSMOT history

C6 XSS is a blue petrol BMW 6 Series first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 168,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2026
Mileage
168,310 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 XSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
6 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,453 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 XSS was last recorded at 168,310 miles on 14 Jul 2025, 902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Feb 2011: 12,737 miles, lower than 122,211 miles on 2 Mar 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
167,408 miles · 9 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
902 miles
Average per year
3,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,310 miles
  • 2024 – 167,408 miles
  • 2023 – 167,408 miles
  • 2022 – 166,719 miles
  • 2021 – 165,991 miles
  • 2020 – 165,099 miles
  • 2018 – 161,896 miles
  • 2017 – 159,618 miles
  • 2016 – 151,761 miles
  • 2015 – 145,903 miles
  • 2014 – 139,815 miles
  • 2013 – 136,455 miles
  • 2012 – 132,340 miles
  • 2011 – 12,737 miles
  • 2010 – 122,211 miles
  • 2009 – 116,416 miles
  • 2008 – 111,502 miles
  • 2006 – 108,344 miles
  • 2005 – 103,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,310 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.

  • Various suspension components corroded - front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,310 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    168,310 miles
    Test number
    286416025271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass167,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    167,408 miles
    Test number
    391682338436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass167,408 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    167,408 miles
    Test number
    344986910767
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor not fully secure section corroded away (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Floor not fully secure section corroded away (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded - front and rear

  4. Fail167,408 miles (+689)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,408 miles
    Test number
    394592384805
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor not fully secure section corroded away (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Floor not fully secure section corroded away (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded - front and rear

  5. Pass166,719 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    166,719 miles
    Test number
    907526205217
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering linkage ball joint at intermediate drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded - front and rear

  6. Fail166,719 miles (+728)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,719 miles
    Test number
    108123469709
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering linkage ball joint at intermediate drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded - front and rear

  7. Pass165,991 miles (+892)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    165,991 miles
    Test number
    248499824587
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass165,099 miles (+3,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    165,099 miles
    Test number
    808120243369
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to offside front chassis leg

  9. Pass161,896 miles (+53)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    161,896 miles
    Test number
    246901602062
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge heavily worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering (Lower column)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail161,843 miles (+2,225)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,843 miles
    Test number
    602825020726
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near strut top (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Dirty inside (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge heavily worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering (Lower column)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass159,618 miles (+37)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    159,618 miles
    Test number
    682132250274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat support partially insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel Arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering

  12. Fail159,581 miles (+7,820)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,581 miles
    Test number
    906444213159
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Misted up Giving poor pattern & Lense cracked (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper securing device loose Bolt loose (3.5.1j)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat support partially insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel Arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering

  13. Pass151,761 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    151,761 miles
    Test number
    328791956204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

  14. Fail151,761 miles (+5,858)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,761 miles
    Test number
    576650524396
    • FailureDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureFront Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

  15. Pass145,903 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    145,903 miles
    Test number
    926549565067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNsf tyre worn inner ege
    • NoteOsr tyre worn inner ege
    • NoteSlight play streeing box

  16. Fail145,902 miles (+6,087)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,902 miles
    Test number
    806949665030
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNsf tyre worn inner ege
    • NoteOsr tyre worn inner ege
    • NoteSlight play streeing box

  17. Pass139,815 miles (+3,360)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    139,815 miles
    Test number
    525379064025
    • NoteNearside and Offside Rear tyres bald on inner shoulder
    • NoteNearside front tyre Bald on Inner shoulder and sidewall (Inner) Damaged
    • NoteSlight Play on Drop Link on Nearside Front

  18. Pass136,455 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    136,455 miles
    Test number
    246660383000
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner eges
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on inner tyre wall
    • NoteWipers poor

  19. Fail136,453 miles (+4,113)1 dangerous4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,453 miles
    Test number
    579947973004
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner eges
    • NoteWipers poor

  20. Pass132,340 miles (+119,603)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    132,340 miles
    Test number
    166550682449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    12,737 miles
    Test number
    566694851017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail12,737 miles (-109,474)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,737 miles
    Test number
    648954951090
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  23. Pass122,211 miles (+5,795)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    122,211 miles
    Test number
    463011860010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass116,416 miles (+4,914)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    116,416 miles
    Test number
    391685769048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass111,502 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    111,502 miles
    Test number
    343896068030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail111,500 miles (+3,156)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,500 miles
    Test number
    174115068456
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  27. Pass108,344 miles (+4,771)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    108,344 miles
    Test number
    512613036346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass103,573 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    103,573 miles
    Test number
    774972735359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail103,562 miles4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,562 miles
    Test number
    584690625377
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWasher switch faulty, see failure list

Questions about C6 XSS

Does C6 XSS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C6 XSS expired on 15 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C6 XSS?
The MOT on C6 XSS expired on 15 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C6 XSS done?
C6 XSS was recorded at 168,310 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2025, an average of 3,294 miles a year.
Has C6 XSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 XSS has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on C6 XSS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C6 XSS find?
C6 XSS passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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