BMW 850
Green · Petrol · 1993 · 5,576 cc
L6 NVSMOT history
L6 NVS is a green petrol BMW 850 first used on 4 Nov 1993. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 96,839 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 96,839 mi
- At MOT on 24 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,226 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 NVS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 850
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,576 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 4 Nov 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 NVS was last recorded at 96,839 miles on 24 Nov 2023, 1,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Feb 2014: 57,589 miles, lower than 84,496 miles on 7 Feb 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 95,511 miles · 24 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,328 miles
- Average per year
- 1,226 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 96,839 miles
- 2022 – 95,511 miles
- 2021 – 95,345 miles
- 2020 – 94,711 miles
- 2019 – 94,130 miles
- 2018 – 93,226 miles
- 2017 – 93,078 miles
- 2016 – 91,391 miles
- 2015 – 90,126 miles
- 2014 – 87,603 miles
- 2013 – 84,496 miles
- 2011 – 81,509 miles
- 2010 – 76,659 miles
- 2009 – 76,295 miles
- 2008 – 75,963 miles
- 2007 – 75,599 miles
- 2006 – 75,245 miles
- 2005 – 74,724 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,839 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2017
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner front
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
22 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,839 miles (+1,328)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 96,839 miles
- Test number
- 315942423984
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass95,511 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 95,511 miles
- Test number
- 413934916530
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail95,509 miles (+164)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,509 miles
- Test number
- 234209857947
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass95,345 miles (+634)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 95,345 miles
- Test number
- 696607994125
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm bushes have advanced movement
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres 9 years old
Pass94,711 miles (+581)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 94,711 miles
- Test number
- 821508913193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,130 miles (+904)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 94,130 miles
- Test number
- 907911437775
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Pass93,226 miles (+148)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 93,226 miles
- Test number
- 117454745457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,078 miles (+1,687)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 93,078 miles
- Test number
- 601267673358
- AdvisoryBoth rear upper stabiliser bushes starting to deteriorate
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Pass91,391 miles (+1,265)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 91,391 miles
- Test number
- 118620673080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,126 miles (+2,523)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 90,126 miles
- Test number
- 875011555072
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
Pass87,603 miles (+30,014)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 87,603 miles
- Test number
- 839378944032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,589 miles (-26,907)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,589 miles
- Test number
- 347052944019
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine management light on at time of test
Pass84,496 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 84,496 miles
- Test number
- 446898733011
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail84,492 miles (+2,983)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,492 miles
- Test number
- 879457233015
- FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass81,509 miles (+4,850)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 81,509 miles
- Test number
- 528590031328
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear suspension pipes have advanced corrossion
Pass76,659 miles (+364)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 76,659 miles
- Test number
- 843315090298
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteSlight oil leak from rear axle diff unit
Pass76,295 miles (+332)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 76,295 miles
- Test number
- 732734519342
- NoteCorrosion on suspension & fuel pipes
Pass75,963 miles (+364)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 75,963 miles
- Test number
- 570495898227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,599 miles (+354)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 75,599 miles
- Test number
- 233671397254
- NoteSlight corrosion on o/s/f brake pipes . have been greased over.
Pass75,245 miles (+20)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 75,245 miles
- Test number
- 880542386291
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail75,225 miles (+501)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,225 miles
- Test number
- 871109076205
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass74,724 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 74,724 miles
- Test number
- 684351215371
- NoteCORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES UNDER FRONT WHEEL ARCHES AND AT CENTRE AND REAR
- NoteCORROSION ON FUEL AND OIL PIPES
Questions about L6 NVS
- Does L6 NVS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L6 NVS expired on 23 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L6 NVS?
- The MOT on L6 NVS expired on 23 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L6 NVS done?
- L6 NVS was recorded at 96,839 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2023, an average of 1,226 miles a year.
- Has L6 NVS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 NVS has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on L6 NVS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Feb 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L6 NVS find?
- L6 NVS passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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