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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L6 KDBMOT history

L6 KDB is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 69,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

L6 KDB 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 Nov 2026
Mileage
69,614 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 KDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
18 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 KDB was last recorded at 69,614 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 4,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,283 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,331 miles
Average per year
3,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,614 miles
  • 2024 – 65,283 miles
  • 2023 – 61,812 miles
  • 2022 – 58,429 miles
  • 2021 – 53,345 miles
  • 2020 – 50,318 miles
  • 2019 – 45,701 miles
  • 2018 – 39,112 miles
  • 2017 – 35,990 miles
  • 2015 – 30,391 miles
  • 2014 – 27,001 miles
  • 2013 – 23,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,614 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,614 miles (+4,331)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    69,614 miles
    Test number
    965019076740
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass65,283 miles (+3,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    65,283 miles
    Test number
    310329251392
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass61,812 miles (+3,383)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    61,812 miles
    Test number
    767409567092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,429 miles (+5,084)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    58,429 miles
    Test number
    194951163371
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass53,345 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    53,345 miles
    Test number
    184733458917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail53,332 miles (+3,014)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,332 miles
    Test number
    245183470192
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass50,318 miles (+4,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    50,318 miles
    Test number
    649803663397
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass45,701 miles (+4,608)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    45,701 miles
    Test number
    268501434564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    41,093 miles
    Test number
    355015787061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail41,093 miles (+1,981)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,093 miles
    Test number
    844946630192
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass39,112 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    39,112 miles
    Test number
    116997325012
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail39,112 miles (+3,122)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,112 miles
    Test number
    687593964078
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative frozen??? (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid frozen???? (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass35,990 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    35,990 miles
    Test number
    709246955683
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Fail35,990 miles (+5,599)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,990 miles
    Test number
    412116202876
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play track control arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play track control arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass30,391 miles (+3,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    30,391 miles
    Test number
    295390225423
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass27,001 miles (+3,984)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    27,001 miles
    Test number
    905648424150
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass23,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    23,017 miles
    Test number
    387601733187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 KDB

Does L6 KDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 KDB is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L6 KDB?
The MOT on L6 KDB is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 KDB done?
L6 KDB was recorded at 69,614 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 3,725 miles a year.
Has L6 KDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 KDB has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on L6 KDB 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 KDB find?
L6 KDB passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking.

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