BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc
L6 FAWMOT history
L6 FAW is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 156,883 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 156,883 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 10,806 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 FAW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 10 Oct 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 FAW was last recorded at 156,883 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 7,835 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 149,048 miles · 27 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,835 miles
- Average per year
- 10,806 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 156,883 miles
- 2025 – 149,048 miles
- 2024 – 141,996 miles
- 2023 – 138,936 miles
- 2022 – 130,918 miles
- 2021 – 122,593 miles
- 2020 – 110,234 miles
- 2019 – 95,723 miles
- 2018 – 78,293 miles
- 2017 – 59,678 miles
- 2016 – 48,913 miles
- 2015 – 43,902 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 14 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,883 miles (+7,835)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 156,883 miles
- Test number
- 965714206145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,048 miles (+7,052)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 149,048 miles
- Test number
- 743840869481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,996 miles (+3,060)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 141,996 miles
- Test number
- 707684492094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,936 miles (+13)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 138,936 miles
- Test number
- 499128779749
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail138,923 miles (+8,005)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,923 miles
- Test number
- 189154609807
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass130,918 miles (+8,325)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 130,918 miles
- Test number
- 981322805086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,593 miles (+12,359)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 122,593 miles
- Test number
- 130922544264
- AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted
Pass110,234 miles (+14,511)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 110,234 miles
- Test number
- 646467681156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,723 miles (+17,430)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 95,723 miles
- Test number
- 204911194968
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,293 miles (+18,615)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 78,293 miles
- Test number
- 222034435483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,678 miles (+10,765)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 59,678 miles
- Test number
- 399777070601
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres close to legal limit. (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,913 miles (+5,011)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 48,913 miles
- Test number
- 902742093293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,902 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 43,902 miles
- Test number
- 289986012517
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on outer edge
Fail43,902 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,902 miles
- Test number
- 433907241823
- Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on outer edge
Questions about L6 FAW
- Does L6 FAW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 FAW is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L6 FAW?
- The MOT on L6 FAW is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L6 FAW done?
- L6 FAW was recorded at 156,883 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 10,806 miles a year.
- Has L6 FAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 FAW has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on L6 FAW 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 FAW find?
- L6 FAW passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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