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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

L6 EMVMOT history

L6 EMV is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 107,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2025.

L6 EMV grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2026
Mileage
107,063 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 EMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 EMV was last recorded at 107,063 miles on 27 Jan 2025, 399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,664 miles · 8 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
399 miles
Average per year
5,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,063 miles
  • 2023 – 106,664 miles
  • 2022 – 106,413 miles
  • 2021 – 101,544 miles
  • 2020 – 95,770 miles
  • 2019 – 89,007 miles
  • 2018 – 83,250 miles
  • 2017 – 70,078 miles
  • 2016 – 60,130 miles
  • 2015 – 48,447 miles
  • 2014 – 45,666 miles
  • 2013 – 41,329 miles
  • 2012 – 36,638 miles
  • 2011 – 28,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,063 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,063 miles (+399)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    107,063 miles
    Test number
    372717739350
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,664 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    106,664 miles
    Test number
    980754291849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail106,413 miles (+117)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,413 miles
    Test number
    331363476057
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose bush chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose bush chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose bush chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail106,296 miles (+4,752)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,296 miles
    Test number
    183164319725
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall/ run low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/f tyre
    • AdvisoryO/s handbrake weak

  5. Pass101,544 miles (+5,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,544 miles
    Test number
    353574910148
    • AdvisoryFront and rear no plates stuck on existing ones

  6. Pass95,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,770 miles
    Test number
    246466061081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,770 miles (+6,763)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,770 miles
    Test number
    224559619713
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements replaced with one in boot (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements replaced with one in boot (0.1 (d))

  8. Pass89,007 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,007 miles
    Test number
    252365005965
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail89,007 miles (+5,757)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,007 miles
    Test number
    607014624565
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass83,250 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    83,250 miles
    Test number
    442307207665
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside bonnet latch not holding bonnet shut
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  11. Fail83,250 miles (+4,483)3 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,250 miles
    Test number
    140655939475
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside bonnet latch not holding bonnet shut
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring fault

  12. Pass78,767 miles (+8,689)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    78,767 miles
    Test number
    189936626569
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass70,078 miles (+9,948)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,078 miles
    Test number
    154127140627
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass60,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,130 miles
    Test number
    982505275773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,130 miles (+11,683)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,130 miles
    Test number
    982891092239
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  16. Pass48,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,447 miles
    Test number
    665696525187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,447 miles (+2,781)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,447 miles
    Test number
    105452925153
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  18. Pass45,666 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    45,666 miles
    Test number
    998658724138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,664 miles (+4,335)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,664 miles
    Test number
    927257524133
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  20. Pass41,329 miles (+4,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    41,329 miles
    Test number
    548812943198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass36,638 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    36,638 miles
    Test number
    886423472211
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass36,608 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    36,608 miles
    Test number
    316952552248
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail36,551 miles (+8,458)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,551 miles
    Test number
    355603922434
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear pads low.

  24. Pass28,093 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    28,093 miles
    Test number
    438155311256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,388 miles (+1,954)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    27,388 miles
    Test number
    427383591167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,434 miles
    Test number
    295359651038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 EMV

Does L6 EMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L6 EMV expired on 26 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L6 EMV?
The MOT on L6 EMV expired on 26 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L6 EMV done?
L6 EMV was recorded at 107,063 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2025, an average of 5,867 miles a year.
Has L6 EMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 EMV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L6 EMV 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 EMV find?
L6 EMV passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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