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BMW 6 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1989 · 3,453 cc

G344 VDLMOT history

G344 VDL is a blue petrol BMW 6 Series first used on 15 Sept 1989. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
126,850 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G344 VDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
6 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,453 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
15 Sept 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

G344 VDL was last recorded at 126,850 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,793 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,850 miles
  • 2023 – 126,511 miles
  • 2022 – 126,403 miles
  • 2021 – 126,276 miles
  • 2020 – 126,139 miles
  • 2019 – 126,066 miles
  • 2018 – 125,904 miles
  • 2017 – 125,546 miles
  • 2016 – 125,432 miles
  • 2015 – 125,354 miles
  • 2014 – 125,341 miles
  • 2013 – 125,304 miles
  • 2012 – 125,220 miles
  • 2011 – 125,093 miles
  • 2010 – 125,080 miles
  • 2009 – 125,033 miles
  • 2008 – 124,917 miles
  • 2007 – 124,490 miles
  • 2006 – 123,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,850 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,850 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    126,850 miles
    Test number
    351789339497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,793 miles (+282)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    126,793 miles
    Test number
    179867428910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,511 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    126,511 miles
    Test number
    377629862569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail126,484 miles (+81)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,484 miles
    Test number
    774299686961
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,403 miles (+127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    126,403 miles
    Test number
    607464787867
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,276 miles (+137)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    126,276 miles
    Test number
    370364531127
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass126,139 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    126,139 miles
    Test number
    561289509245
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail126,139 miles (+73)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,139 miles
    Test number
    802907821076
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone double ball joint gaiters split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone double ball joint gaiters split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass126,066 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    126,066 miles
    Test number
    314804427281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,904 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    125,904 miles
    Test number
    450616091679
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail125,842 miles (+296)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,842 miles
    Test number
    572158356651
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass125,546 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    125,546 miles
    Test number
    372539828629
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail125,546 miles (+114)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,546 miles
    Test number
    856934588295
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass125,432 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    125,432 miles
    Test number
    811846891484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,354 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    125,354 miles
    Test number
    710025142529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass125,341 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    125,341 miles
    Test number
    769690844243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass125,304 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    125,304 miles
    Test number
    799702933205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass125,220 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    125,220 miles
    Test number
    419255732266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail125,150 miles (+57)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,150 miles
    Test number
    288599922202
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass125,093 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    125,093 miles
    Test number
    675547721244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass125,080 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    125,080 miles
    Test number
    420878220274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass125,033 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    125,033 miles
    Test number
    332360139297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass124,917 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    124,917 miles
    Test number
    934166348244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass124,490 miles (+697)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    124,490 miles
    Test number
    422290447253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass123,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    123,793 miles
    Test number
    804639446271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about G344 VDL

Does G344 VDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G344 VDL is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on G344 VDL?
The MOT on G344 VDL is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G344 VDL done?
G344 VDL was recorded at 126,850 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 159 miles a year.
Has G344 VDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G344 VDL has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on G344 VDL 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 G344 VDL find?
G344 VDL passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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