BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc
L6 PKNMOT history
L6 PKN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 110,102 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 110,102 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,662 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 PKN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 PKN was last recorded at 110,102 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 2,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 107,909 miles · 1 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,193 miles
- Average per year
- 3,662 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 110,102 miles
- 2025 – 107,909 miles
- 2024 – 105,907 miles
- 2023 – 103,749 miles
- 2022 – 101,188 miles
- 2021 – 99,536 miles
- 2020 – 97,830 miles
- 2019 – 95,513 miles
- 2018 – 92,104 miles
- 2017 – 89,214 miles
- 2016 – 85,963 miles
- 2015 – 82,531 miles
- 2014 – 79,165 miles
- 2013 – 70,471 miles
- 2012 – 63,289 miles
- 2011 – 58,454 miles
- 2010 – 54,247 miles
- 2009 – 49,534 miles
- 2008 – 44,758 miles
- 2006 – 38,017 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,102 miles
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2013
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
24 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,102 miles (+2,193)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 110,102 miles
- Test number
- 241433056785
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass107,909 miles (+2,002)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 107,909 miles
- Test number
- 749283778948
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass105,907 miles (+2,158)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 105,907 miles
- Test number
- 190530485821
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass103,749 miles (+2,561)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 103,749 miles
- Test number
- 102233155446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,188 miles (+1,652)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 101,188 miles
- Test number
- 817497874032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,536 miles (+1,706)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 99,536 miles
- Test number
- 809249079033
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass97,830 miles (+2,317)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 97,830 miles
- Test number
- 673305554369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,513 miles (+3,409)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 95,513 miles
- Test number
- 496528612124
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,104 miles (+2,890)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 92,104 miles
- Test number
- 590443037762
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,214 miles (+3,251)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 89,214 miles
- Test number
- 909804990080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,963 miles (+3,432)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 85,963 miles
- Test number
- 982933359786
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,531 miles (+3,366)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 82,531 miles
- Test number
- 247560165158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,165 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 79,165 miles
- Test number
- 819429984196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,165 miles (+494)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,165 miles
- Test number
- 716508584130
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass78,671 miles (+8,200)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 78,671 miles
- Test number
- 609074194088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,471 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 70,471 miles
- Test number
- 109710603155
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Fail70,471 miles (+7,182)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,471 miles
- Test number
- 199970003181
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass63,289 miles (+4,835)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 63,289 miles
- Test number
- 886375012192
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass58,454 miles (+4,207)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 58,454 miles
- Test number
- 408503101196
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass54,247 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 54,247 miles
- Test number
- 983605100169
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail54,247 miles (+4,713)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,247 miles
- Test number
- 391214200172
- FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass49,534 miles (+4,776)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 49,534 miles
- Test number
- 274523619117
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass44,758 miles (+6,741)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 44,758 miles
- Test number
- 810799618191
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass38,017 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 38,017 miles
- Test number
- 342697696239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about L6 PKN
- Does L6 PKN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 PKN is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L6 PKN?
- The MOT on L6 PKN is valid until 7 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 PKN done?
- L6 PKN was recorded at 110,102 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 3,662 miles a year.
- Has L6 PKN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 PKN has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2014.
- Has the mileage on L6 PKN 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 PKN find?
- L6 PKN passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.
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