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BMW 6 Series

Bronze · Petrol · 1984 · 3,430 cc

JDB 255MOT history

JDB 255 is a bronze petrol BMW 6 Series first used on 30 Dec 1984. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 171,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2025
Mileage
171,557 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2024
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JDB 255
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
6 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,430 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
30 Dec 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

JDB 255 was last recorded at 171,557 miles on 6 Nov 2024, 159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,398 miles · 30 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
159 miles
Average per year
175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 171,557 miles
  • 2023 – 171,398 miles
  • 2022 – 171,051 miles
  • 2021 – 170,961 miles
  • 2020 – 170,920 miles
  • 2019 – 170,811 miles
  • 2018 – 170,626 miles
  • 2017 – 170,451 miles
  • 2016 – 170,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,557 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section. (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Power steering metal pipes in poor condition.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 14 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,557 miles (+159)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    171,557 miles
    Test number
    267591558716
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass171,398 miles (+85)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    171,398 miles
    Test number
    694412473170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded

  3. Fail171,313 miles (+262)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,313 miles
    Test number
    556629080784
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded

  4. Pass171,051 miles (+90)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    171,051 miles
    Test number
    111055620579
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn unevenly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Pass170,961 miles (+41)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    170,961 miles
    Test number
    689905203826
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn unevenly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Pass170,920 miles (+109)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    170,920 miles
    Test number
    457643948790
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Pass170,811 miles (+185)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    170,811 miles
    Test number
    709275480936
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryMetal power steering pipes in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre stepped on inside tread & on wear indicator on inside tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass170,626 miles (+175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    170,626 miles
    Test number
    599018413945
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres worn unevenly

  9. Pass170,451 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    170,451 miles
    Test number
    882629708754
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres worn unevenly.
    • AdvisoryPower steering metal pipes in poor condition.

  10. Fail170,451 miles (+387)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,451 miles
    Test number
    898192183254
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres worn unevenly.
    • AdvisoryPower steering metal pipes in poor condition.

  11. Pass170,064 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    170,064 miles
    Test number
    140047878832
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres worn unevenly and have flat spots.
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryPower steering metal pipes in poor condition.

  12. Fail170,062 miles (+1)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,062 miles
    Test number
    281460719466
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Advisory(All 4 tyres worn unevenly and have flat spots.)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryPower steering metal pipes in poor condition.

  13. Fail170,061 miles13 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,061 miles
    Test number
    734394726698
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres worn unevenly and have flat spots

Questions about JDB 255

What vehicle is registration JDB 255 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JDB 255 on a bronze petrol BMW 6 Series first used on 30 Dec 1984. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does JDB 255 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on JDB 255 expired on 5 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on JDB 255?
The MOT on JDB 255 expired on 5 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has JDB 255 done?
JDB 255 was recorded at 171,557 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2024, an average of 175 miles a year.
Has JDB 255 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JDB 255 has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on JDB 255 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 JDB 255 find?
JDB 255 passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section.; front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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