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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

L6 GCEMOT history

L6 GCE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 116,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2024.

L6 GCE 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 8 Jul 2025
Mileage
116,727 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 GCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 GCE was last recorded at 116,727 miles on 9 Jul 2024, 288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 May 2021: 115,349 miles, lower than 150,435 miles on 22 May 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
116,439 miles · 21 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
288 miles
Average per year
1,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 116,727 miles
  • 2022 – 116,439 miles
  • 2021 – 115,448 miles
  • 2019 – 150,435 miles
  • 2018 – 149,033 miles
  • 2017 – 144,360 miles
  • 2016 – 137,864 miles
  • 2015 – 135,868 miles
  • 2014 – 131,715 miles
  • 2013 – 125,383 miles
  • 2011 – 122,056 miles
  • 2010 – 116,461 miles
  • 2009 – 109,103 miles
  • 2006 – 91,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,727 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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,727 miles (+288)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    116,727 miles
    Test number
    3299951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,439 miles (+991)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    116,439 miles
    Test number
    1126143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,448 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    115,448 miles
    Test number
    23024692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail115,349 miles (-35,086)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,349 miles
    Test number
    22980472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass150,435 miles (+1,402)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,435 miles
    Test number
    767534061089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass149,033 miles (+4,673)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    149,033 miles
    Test number
    255181786902
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Pass144,360 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    144,360 miles
    Test number
    488321700661
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  8. Fail144,360 miles (+6,496)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,360 miles
    Test number
    639002268420
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  9. Pass137,864 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    137,864 miles
    Test number
    590434084393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,868 miles (+4,153)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    135,868 miles
    Test number
    298046765070
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteRear shock absorbers weak

  11. Pass131,715 miles (+6,332)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    131,715 miles
    Test number
    249696974024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass125,383 miles (+3,327)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    125,383 miles
    Test number
    257502783041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass122,056 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    122,056 miles
    Test number
    176013691246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  14. Pass122,056 miles (+46)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    122,056 miles
    Test number
    316053991494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  15. Fail122,010 miles (+5,549)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,010 miles
    Test number
    387122491278
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  16. Pass116,461 miles (+7,358)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    116,461 miles
    Test number
    510956190064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  17. Pass109,103 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    109,103 miles
    Test number
    800589689025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    211633237206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. FailMileage not read3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    762786527268
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass91,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    91,553 miles
    Test number
    591358726228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail91,553 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,553 miles
    Test number
    211098126264
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about L6 GCE

Does L6 GCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L6 GCE expired on 8 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L6 GCE?
The MOT on L6 GCE expired on 8 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L6 GCE done?
L6 GCE was recorded at 116,727 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2024, an average of 1,407 miles a year.
Has L6 GCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 GCE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2021.
Has the mileage on L6 GCE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 May 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L6 GCE find?
L6 GCE passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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