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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.

L6 EGW silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass157,847 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass157,847 miles (+5,205)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    157,847 miles
    Test number
    784081862659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass147,601 miles (+7,221)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    147,601 miles
    Test number
    169619216092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. Pass138,556 miles (+1,527)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    138,556 miles
    Test number
    834107091539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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)
  8. 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)
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Pass79,007 miles (+20,440)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    79,007 miles
    Test number
    419596321417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,567 miles (+24,918)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,567 miles
    Test number
    424798140373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass12,465 miles (+6,841)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    12,465 miles
    Test number
    463599428439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass5,624 miles (+1,416)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    5,624 miles
    Test number
    472802657304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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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