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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,993 cc

L6 OGUMOT history

L6 OGU is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 166,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

L6 OGU grey 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 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
166,823 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 OGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 OGU was last recorded at 166,823 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 1,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,537 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,286 miles
Average per year
6,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,823 miles
  • 2025 – 165,537 miles
  • 2024 – 163,441 miles
  • 2023 – 161,768 miles
  • 2022 – 161,407 miles
  • 2021 – 157,433 miles
  • 2019 – 155,334 miles
  • 2017 – 154,443 miles
  • 2016 – 152,482 miles
  • 2015 – 134,625 miles
  • 2012 – 96,473 miles
  • 2011 – 86,924 miles
  • 2010 – 77,700 miles
  • 2009 – 59,526 miles
  • 2008 – 47,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,823 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,823 miles (+1,286)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    166,823 miles
    Test number
    661974966181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass165,537 miles (+2,096)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    165,537 miles
    Test number
    975332941674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,441 miles (+1,673)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    163,441 miles
    Test number
    429248483394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,768 miles (+361)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    161,768 miles
    Test number
    390490933303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass161,407 miles (+3,974)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    161,407 miles
    Test number
    436818261272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass157,433 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    157,433 miles
    Test number
    195080275706
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail157,433 miles (+2,099)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,433 miles
    Test number
    744147720893
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass155,334 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    155,334 miles
    Test number
    540198302569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail155,326 miles (+883)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,326 miles
    Test number
    668460952406
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass154,443 miles (+1,961)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    154,443 miles
    Test number
    510447142903
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner rack end has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe starting to corrode
  11. Pass152,482 miles (+3,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    152,482 miles
    Test number
    586937625030
    • AdvisoryN/S Front Brake Binding Slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Sides and Across the Rear (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass149,188 miles (+14,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    149,188 miles
    Test number
    294438866871
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass134,625 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    134,625 miles
    Test number
    306859305032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail133,997 miles (+37,524)1 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,997 miles
    Test number
    458375405014
    • DangerousOffside rear tyre inner edge cracks all around the wall!!!!
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  15. Pass96,473 miles (+9,549)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    96,473 miles
    Test number
    336033152358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,924 miles (+9,224)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    86,924 miles
    Test number
    507657841377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,700 miles (+9,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    77,700 miles
    Test number
    392507950372
    • 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)
  18. Pass68,698 miles (+9,172)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    68,698 miles
    Test number
    432642610071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,526 miles (+11,946)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    59,526 miles
    Test number
    142655019474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    47,580 miles
    Test number
    230137118088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 OGU

Does L6 OGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 OGU is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 OGU?
The MOT on L6 OGU is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 OGU done?
L6 OGU was recorded at 166,823 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 6,447 miles a year.
Has L6 OGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 OGU has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on L6 OGU 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 OGU find?
L6 OGU passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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