BMW 1 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L6 STSMOT history
L6 STS is a grey diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 15 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 146,654 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 146,654 mi
- At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 12,992 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 STS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 1 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 15 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 STS was last recorded at 146,654 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 7,690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 138,964 miles · 5 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,690 miles
- Average per year
- 12,992 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 146,654 miles
- 2024 – 138,964 miles
- 2023 – 128,464 miles
- 2022 – 113,522 miles
- 2021 – 92,724 miles
- 2020 – 81,228 miles
- 2019 – 57,635 miles
- 2018 – 36,854 miles
- 2017 – 16,691 miles
- 2016 – 9,767 miles
- 2015 – 8,320 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,654 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Coolant level bellow minimum mark
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bushing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
15 tests since 17 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,654 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 146,654 miles
- Test number
- 592924937990
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail146,654 miles (+7,690)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,654 miles
- Test number
- 262697574033
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect installation of bulb incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,964 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 138,964 miles
- Test number
- 557997108993
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail138,964 miles (+10,500)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,964 miles
- Test number
- 272659571774
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass128,464 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 128,464 miles
- Test number
- 976606635105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,463 miles (+14,941)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,463 miles
- Test number
- 489283841704
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass113,522 miles (+524)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 113,522 miles
- Test number
- 591210848453
- AdvisoryCoolant level bellow minimum mark
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail112,998 miles (+20,274)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,998 miles
- Test number
- 109816253858
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working Door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant level bellow minimum mark
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,724 miles (+11,496)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 92,724 miles
- Test number
- 307012332889
- 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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass81,228 miles (+23,593)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 81,228 miles
- Test number
- 904932196982
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass57,635 miles (+20,781)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 57,635 miles
- Test number
- 830884821446
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass36,854 miles (+20,163)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 36,854 miles
- Test number
- 741566863387
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass16,691 miles (+6,924)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 16,691 miles
- Test number
- 186420790629
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,767 miles (+1,447)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2017
- Odometer
- 9,767 miles
- Test number
- 846529769512
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,320 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2016
- Odometer
- 8,320 miles
- Test number
- 106717105127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L6 STS
- Does L6 STS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 STS is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L6 STS?
- The MOT on L6 STS is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L6 STS done?
- L6 STS was recorded at 146,654 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 12,992 miles a year.
- Has L6 STS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 STS has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L6 STS 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 STS find?
- L6 STS passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close 3mm.
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