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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L6 GYEMOT history

L6 GYE is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 138,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L6 GYE blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
138,090 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 GYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 GYE was last recorded at 138,090 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 1,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
136,287 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,803 miles
Average per year
6,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,090 miles
  • 2025 – 136,287 miles
  • 2024 – 133,478 miles
  • 2023 – 130,433 miles
  • 2022 – 127,884 miles
  • 2021 – 125,590 miles
  • 2020 – 121,038 miles
  • 2019 – 112,780 miles
  • 2018 – 105,849 miles
  • 2017 – 93,600 miles
  • 2016 – 83,919 miles
  • 2015 – 72,268 miles
  • 2014 – 59,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,090 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,090 miles (+1,803)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    138,090 miles
    Test number
    961885393769
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass136,287 miles (+2,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    136,287 miles
    Test number
    105268866653
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass133,478 miles (+3,045)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,478 miles
    Test number
    383975407938
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass130,433 miles (+2,549)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,433 miles
    Test number
    721637249935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,884 miles (+2,294)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,884 miles
    Test number
    546853618790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,590 miles (+4,552)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    125,590 miles
    Test number
    405235067288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,038 miles
    Test number
    455136678199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail121,038 miles (+8,258)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,038 miles
    Test number
    135479182925
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass112,780 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,780 miles
    Test number
    469334633311
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi broken but not leaking exhaust gasses

  10. Fail112,780 miles (+6,931)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,780 miles
    Test number
    454825606284
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi broken but not leaking exhaust gasses

  11. Pass105,849 miles (+12,249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    105,849 miles
    Test number
    153962646154
    • 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))

  12. Pass93,600 miles (+9,681)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,600 miles
    Test number
    895102927890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,919 miles (+11,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    83,919 miles
    Test number
    908142222943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  14. Pass72,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,268 miles
    Test number
    495134065126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,268 miles (+12,992)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,268 miles
    Test number
    716814765184
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass59,276 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,276 miles
    Test number
    786715984117
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L6 GYE

Does L6 GYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 GYE is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 GYE?
The MOT on L6 GYE is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 GYE done?
L6 GYE was recorded at 138,090 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 6,439 miles a year.
Has L6 GYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 GYE has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on L6 GYE 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 GYE find?
L6 GYE passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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