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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,171 cc

L6 SOPMOT history

L6 SOP is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 88,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

L6 SOP 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 Mar 2027
Mileage
88,268 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 SOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 SOP was last recorded at 88,268 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 4,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,699 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,569 miles
Average per year
4,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,268 miles
  • 2024 – 83,699 miles
  • 2023 – 80,338 miles
  • 2022 – 77,230 miles
  • 2021 – 71,083 miles
  • 2020 – 67,161 miles
  • 2019 – 60,664 miles
  • 2018 – 57,255 miles
  • 2017 – 51,486 miles
  • 2016 – 45,158 miles
  • 2015 – 38,177 miles
  • 2014 – 31,207 miles
  • 2013 – 22,323 miles
  • 2011 – 18,762 miles
  • 2010 – 10,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,268 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Slight damage front under side

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,268 miles (+4,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    88,268 miles
    Test number
    748655151134
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass83,699 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,699 miles
    Test number
    944897189333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail83,699 miles (+3,361)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,699 miles
    Test number
    856267007528
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass80,338 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    80,338 miles
    Test number
    391359881805
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail80,338 miles (+3,108)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,338 miles
    Test number
    535276139795
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass77,230 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    77,230 miles
    Test number
    814314766011
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking point mounting missing
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail77,228 miles (+6,145)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,228 miles
    Test number
    410661035631
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking point mounting missing
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass71,083 miles (+3,922)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    71,083 miles
    Test number
    803826567315
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in the clamps (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust very runing clowes to nearside rear tyre

  9. Pass67,161 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    67,161 miles
    Test number
    739817191620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,159 miles (+6,495)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,159 miles
    Test number
    321159206676
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass60,664 miles (+3,409)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    60,664 miles
    Test number
    548518135802
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENT TO PASS TEST AT 16%

  12. Pass57,255 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    57,255 miles
    Test number
    111470366012
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail57,253 miles (+5,767)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,253 miles
    Test number
    952499773755
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass51,486 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    51,486 miles
    Test number
    648262310826
    • AdvisoryJacking block missing on nearside rear
    • AdvisorySlight damage front under side

  15. Fail51,486 miles (+6,328)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,486 miles
    Test number
    441298097529
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryJacking block missing on nearside rear
    • AdvisorySlight damage front under side

  16. Pass45,158 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    45,158 miles
    Test number
    588943588909
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight damage front under side

  17. Fail45,157 miles (+6,980)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,157 miles
    Test number
    710384589906
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight damage front under side

  18. Fail38,177 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,177 miles
    Test number
    278311145060
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass38,177 miles (+6,970)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    38,177 miles
    Test number
    345211645047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,207 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    31,207 miles
    Test number
    308340854094
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail31,207 miles (+8,884)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,207 miles
    Test number
    955278644075
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass22,323 miles (+3,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    22,323 miles
    Test number
    397685883083
    • 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)

  23. Pass18,762 miles (+8,594)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    18,762 miles
    Test number
    256291131020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    10,168 miles
    Test number
    692406500084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 SOP

Does L6 SOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 SOP is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 SOP?
The MOT on L6 SOP is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 SOP done?
L6 SOP was recorded at 88,268 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 4,823 miles a year.
Has L6 SOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 SOP has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L6 SOP 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 SOP find?
L6 SOP passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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