
BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
L6 TBMMOT history
L6 TBM is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 186,678 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 186,678 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,187 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 TBM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 30 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 TBM was last recorded at 186,678 miles on 12 Aug 2025, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 186,631 miles · 19 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 47 miles
- Average per year
- 9,187 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 186,678 miles
- 2024 – 186,589 miles
- 2023 – 175,117 miles
- 2022 – 173,415 miles
- 2021 – 161,042 miles
- 2020 – 152,660 miles
- 2019 – 144,799 miles
- 2018 – 134,948 miles
- 2017 – 122,666 miles
- 2016 – 111,502 miles
- 2015 – 100,133 miles
- 2014 – 87,754 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at gbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryHeat shield insecure at fuel tank
- AdvisoryRear prop donut worn
- AdvisoryTpms light on
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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Oil leaking excessively from engine
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 5 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass186,678 miles (+47)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 186,678 miles
- Test number
- 276378341575
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at gbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHeat shield insecure at fuel tank
- AdvisoryRear prop donut worn
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Fail186,631 miles (+42)5 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,631 miles
- Test number
- 397470574008
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both n/s and o/s front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at gbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail186,589 miles (+11,472)7 major4 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,589 miles
- Test number
- 167720781490
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe to small not secure in pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top bush / mounts (5.3.2 (c))
Pass175,117 miles (+1,702)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 175,117 miles
- Test number
- 825864761230
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail173,415 miles (+12,373)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,415 miles
- Test number
- 165497642264
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass161,042 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 161,042 miles
- Test number
- 428275636058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,041 miles (+8,381)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,041 miles
- Test number
- 470692725088
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass152,660 miles (+7,861)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 152,660 miles
- Test number
- 325689166413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,799 miles (+9,851)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 144,799 miles
- Test number
- 404692938971
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,948 miles (+12,282)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 134,948 miles
- Test number
- 850757586001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,666 miles (+11,164)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 122,666 miles
- Test number
- 240180135879
- 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' and sticker (8.3.1d)
Pass111,502 miles (+11,369)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 111,502 miles
- Test number
- 831041533372
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass100,133 miles (+12,379)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 100,133 miles
- Test number
- 836122581929
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
Pass87,754 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 87,754 miles
- Test number
- 427589304457
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about L6 TBM
- Does L6 TBM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L6 TBM expired on 11 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L6 TBM?
- The MOT on L6 TBM expired on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L6 TBM done?
- L6 TBM was recorded at 186,678 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2025, an average of 9,187 miles a year.
- Has L6 TBM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 TBM has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on L6 TBM 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 TBM find?
- L6 TBM passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: offside rear brake hose slightly twisted; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under paint, and 8 more.
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