BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
L6 BHTMOT history
L6 BHT is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 188,190 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 188,190 mi
- At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,536 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 BHT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 30 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 BHT was last recorded at 188,190 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 17,477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 170,713 miles · 9 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 17,477 miles
- Average per year
- 8,536 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 188,190 miles
- 2025 – 170,713 miles
- 2024 – 167,105 miles
- 2023 – 161,464 miles
- 2022 – 156,242 miles
- 2021 – 146,745 miles
- 2020 – 138,075 miles
- 2019 – 127,901 miles
- 2018 – 116,938 miles
- 2017 – 110,512 miles
- 2016 – 104,920 miles
- 2015 – 97,361 miles
- 2014 – 88,356 miles
- 2013 – 77,535 miles
- 2012 – 66,324 miles
- 2011 – 58,128 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass188,190 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
22 tests since 26 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,190 miles (+17,477)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 188,190 miles
- Test number
- 952807584233
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass170,713 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 170,713 miles
- Test number
- 713439749827
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail170,713 miles (+3,608)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,713 miles
- Test number
- 691274452383
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass167,105 miles (+5,641)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 167,105 miles
- Test number
- 281360556215
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass161,464 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 161,464 miles
- Test number
- 164640592807
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail161,464 miles (+5,222)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,464 miles
- Test number
- 765483371392
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass156,242 miles (+9,497)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 156,242 miles
- Test number
- 269240499445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,745 miles (+8,670)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 146,745 miles
- Test number
- 961496779844
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass138,075 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 138,075 miles
- Test number
- 962229464705
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail138,075 miles (+10,174)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,075 miles
- Test number
- 449121578768
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass127,901 miles (+10,963)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 127,901 miles
- Test number
- 776096262502
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass116,938 miles (+6,426)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 116,938 miles
- Test number
- 567012218130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,512 miles (+5,592)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 110,512 miles
- Test number
- 388713939676
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,920 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 104,920 miles
- Test number
- 977690557085
- AdvisoryHand brake
Fail104,920 miles (+7,559)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,920 miles
- Test number
- 522638330815
- FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryHand brake
Pass97,361 miles (+9,005)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 97,361 miles
- Test number
- 717203783349
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass88,356 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 88,356 miles
- Test number
- 976212904239
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail88,356 miles (+10,821)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,356 miles
- Test number
- 669792504268
- 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)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass77,535 miles (+11,211)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 77,535 miles
- Test number
- 688362913240
- 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)
- NoteWear on inner and outer edge of rear tyres
Fail66,324 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,324 miles
- Test number
- 295192192451
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass66,324 miles (+8,196)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 66,324 miles
- Test number
- 516422092164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,128 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 58,128 miles
- Test number
- 348467701282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L6 BHT
- Does L6 BHT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 BHT is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L6 BHT?
- The MOT on L6 BHT is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L6 BHT done?
- L6 BHT was recorded at 188,190 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 8,536 miles a year.
- Has L6 BHT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 BHT has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on L6 BHT 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 L6 BHT find?
- L6 BHT passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush, and 4 more.
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