
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc
L6 EGWMOT history
L6 EGW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 157,847 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 157,847 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,430 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 EGW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 16 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 EGW was last recorded at 157,847 miles on 1 Jul 2023, 5,205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 152,642 miles · 29 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5,205 miles
- Average per year
- 9,430 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 157,847 miles
- 2022 – 152,642 miles
- 2021 – 151,734 miles
- 2020 – 147,601 miles
- 2019 – 140,380 miles
- 2018 – 138,556 miles
- 2016 – 137,029 miles
- 2015 – 135,231 miles
- 2014 – 130,366 miles
- 2013 – 122,855 miles
- 2012 – 102,356 miles
- 2011 – 79,007 miles
- 2010 – 58,567 miles
- 2009 – 33,649 miles
- 2008 – 12,465 miles
- 2007 – 5,624 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
19 tests since 16 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,847 miles (+5,205)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 157,847 miles
- Test number
- 784081862659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,642 miles (+908)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 152,642 miles
- Test number
- 422248503219
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass151,734 miles (+4,133)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 151,734 miles
- Test number
- 265752483154
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass147,601 miles (+7,221)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 147,601 miles
- Test number
- 169619216092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,380 miles (+1,824)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 140,380 miles
- Test number
- 506359169813
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass138,556 miles (+1,527)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 138,556 miles
- Test number
- 834107091539
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,029 miles (+1,798)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 137,029 miles
- Test number
- 657959987672
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass135,231 miles (+4,865)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 135,231 miles
- Test number
- 401046692471
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass130,366 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 130,366 miles
- Test number
- 146017344251
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail130,366 miles (+7,511)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,366 miles
- Test number
- 617210744237
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail122,855 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,855 miles
- Test number
- 158082323352
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass122,855 miles (+20,499)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 122,855 miles
- Test number
- 888862823342
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass102,356 miles (+23,349)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 102,356 miles
- Test number
- 118228042398
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Pass79,007 miles (+20,440)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 79,007 miles
- Test number
- 419596321417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,567 miles (+24,918)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 58,567 miles
- Test number
- 424798140373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,649 miles (+21,184)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 33,649 miles
- Test number
- 442486939344
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass12,465 miles (+6,841)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 12,465 miles
- Test number
- 463599428439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,624 miles (+1,416)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 5,624 miles
- Test number
- 472802657304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,208 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 4,208 miles
- Test number
- 960525477032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L6 EGW
- Does L6 EGW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L6 EGW expired on 30 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L6 EGW?
- The MOT on L6 EGW expired on 30 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L6 EGW done?
- L6 EGW was recorded at 157,847 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2023, an average of 9,430 miles a year.
- Has L6 EGW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 EGW has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2014.
- Has the mileage on L6 EGW 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 EGW find?
- L6 EGW passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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