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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

L6 NYMMOT history

L6 NYM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 104,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2022.

L6 NYM silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2023
Mileage
104,762 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 NYM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2023
Latest MOT test
16 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 NYM was last recorded at 104,762 miles on 16 May 2022, 1,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,160 miles · 26 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,602 miles
Average per year
2,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 104,762 miles
  • 2021 – 103,160 miles
  • 2020 – 101,654 miles
  • 2019 – 99,587 miles
  • 2018 – 98,047 miles
  • 2017 – 95,032 miles
  • 2016 – 91,601 miles
  • 2015 – 88,894 miles
  • 2014 – 87,211 miles
  • 2013 – 85,867 miles
  • 2012 – 84,957 miles
  • 2011 – 82,540 miles
  • 2010 – 79,593 miles
  • 2009 – 77,517 miles
  • 2008 – 74,979 miles
  • 2007 – 71,270 miles
  • 2006 – 67,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,762 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,762 miles (+1,602)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    104,762 miles
    Test number
    798809666973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass103,160 miles (+1,506)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,160 miles
    Test number
    823382604455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,654 miles (+2,067)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    101,654 miles
    Test number
    127794564564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass99,587 miles (+1,540)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    99,587 miles
    Test number
    767095827559
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake has slight brake drag
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills have covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items

  5. Pass98,047 miles (+3,015)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,047 miles
    Test number
    557719298865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,032 miles (+3,431)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,032 miles
    Test number
    753230541439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,601 miles (+2,707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    91,601 miles
    Test number
    134257888574
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s o/s sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Pass88,894 miles (+1,683)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    88,894 miles
    Test number
    466336585086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass87,211 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    87,211 miles
    Test number
    939046684041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail87,200 miles (+1,333)1 failure13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,200 miles
    Test number
    567600074049
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass85,867 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,867 miles
    Test number
    285241973010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,850 miles (+893)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,850 miles
    Test number
    255988663060
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass84,957 miles (+374)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,957 miles
    Test number
    719512762042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,583 miles (+2,043)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,583 miles
    Test number
    739509852088
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass82,540 miles (+2,947)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    82,540 miles
    Test number
    917495031016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,593 miles (+2,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    79,593 miles
    Test number
    182602730063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass77,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    77,517 miles
    Test number
    180186959461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,517 miles (+2,538)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,517 miles
    Test number
    202526659038
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass74,979 miles (+3,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    74,979 miles
    Test number
    971410438098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass71,270 miles (+3,674)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    71,270 miles
    Test number
    603470637057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    67,596 miles
    Test number
    260592236021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 NYM

Does L6 NYM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L6 NYM expired on 15 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L6 NYM?
The MOT on L6 NYM expired on 15 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L6 NYM done?
L6 NYM was recorded at 104,762 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2022, an average of 2,282 miles a year.
Has L6 NYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 NYM has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2014.
Has the mileage on L6 NYM 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 NYM find?
L6 NYM passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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