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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

C6 YEAMOT history

C6 YEA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 187,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

C6 YEA black 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 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
187,301 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 YEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 YEA was last recorded at 187,301 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 4,801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,500 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,801 miles
Average per year
9,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,301 miles
  • 2025 – 182,500 miles
  • 2024 – 175,348 miles
  • 2023 – 168,711 miles
  • 2022 – 159,658 miles
  • 2021 – 148,237 miles
  • 2020 – 133,119 miles
  • 2018 – 118,913 miles
  • 2017 – 108,139 miles
  • 2016 – 106,396 miles
  • 2015 – 104,639 miles
  • 2014 – 101,763 miles
  • 2013 – 97,955 miles
  • 2012 – 66,228 miles
  • 2010 – 55,044 miles
  • 2009 – 30,569 miles
  • 2008 – 27,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,301 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,301 miles (+4,801)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    187,301 miles
    Test number
    780495358218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass182,500 miles (+7,152)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    182,500 miles
    Test number
    375256537531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass175,348 miles (+6,637)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    175,348 miles
    Test number
    979855949638
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass168,711 miles (+9,053)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    168,711 miles
    Test number
    780418111201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass159,658 miles (+11,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    159,658 miles
    Test number
    962150065044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass148,237 miles (+15,118)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    148,237 miles
    Test number
    337288861439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass133,119 miles (+14,206)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,119 miles
    Test number
    845077434239
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Body component slightly loose wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass118,913 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    118,913 miles
    Test number
    684479510958
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on

  9. Fail118,913 miles (+10,774)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,913 miles
    Test number
    598737966394
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on

  10. Pass108,139 miles (+1,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    108,139 miles
    Test number
    748313626428
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass106,396 miles (+1,757)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    106,396 miles
    Test number
    745545492478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,639 miles (+2,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    104,639 miles
    Test number
    314894134672
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing the full inspection of an adult belt

  13. Pass101,763 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    101,763 miles
    Test number
    806661254378
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail101,756 miles (+3,801)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,756 miles
    Test number
    968860454356
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass97,955 miles (+12,631)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    97,955 miles
    Test number
    519354353352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,324 miles (+19,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,324 miles
    Test number
    737489883067
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass66,228 miles (+11,184)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,228 miles
    Test number
    246354702032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,044 miles (+24,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    55,044 miles
    Test number
    554532880233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass30,569 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,569 miles
    Test number
    592318189239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,784 miles
    Test number
    604101968281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C6 YEA

Does C6 YEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 YEA is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C6 YEA?
The MOT on C6 YEA is valid until 25 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 YEA done?
C6 YEA was recorded at 187,301 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 9,193 miles a year.
Has C6 YEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 YEA has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on C6 YEA 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 YEA find?
C6 YEA passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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