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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 2,997 cc

L6 THEMOT history

L6 THE is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 15 MOT tests, with 81,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

L6 THE grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
81,247 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
15
15 passed · 0 failed
Per year
5,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 THE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
10 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 THE was last recorded at 81,247 miles on 8 May 2026, 4,372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
76,875 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,372 miles
Average per year
5,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,247 miles
  • 2025 – 76,875 miles
  • 2024 – 71,781 miles
  • 2023 – 67,003 miles
  • 2022 – 63,450 miles
  • 2021 – 59,773 miles
  • 2020 – 57,230 miles
  • 2019 – 51,700 miles
  • 2018 – 47,317 miles
  • 2017 – 43,007 miles
  • 2016 – 35,125 miles
  • 2015 – 31,890 miles
  • 2014 – 25,010 miles
  • 2013 – 17,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,247 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,247 miles (+4,372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    81,247 miles
    Test number
    520228664722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass76,875 miles (+5,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    76,875 miles
    Test number
    206906015629
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass71,781 miles (+4,778)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    71,781 miles
    Test number
    736409410187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,003 miles (+3,553)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    67,003 miles
    Test number
    948853708493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,450 miles (+3,677)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    63,450 miles
    Test number
    346407130868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,773 miles (+2,543)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    59,773 miles
    Test number
    906405411778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,230 miles (+5,530)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    57,230 miles
    Test number
    483163830099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,700 miles (+4,383)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2020
    Odometer
    51,700 miles
    Test number
    741771780398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,317 miles (+4,310)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    47,317 miles
    Test number
    636415925674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,007 miles (+7,882)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    43,007 miles
    Test number
    959283472786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,125 miles (+3,235)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    35,125 miles
    Test number
    668221272880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,890 miles (+6,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    31,890 miles
    Test number
    470036823155
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some under-bonnet components
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some under body components
  13. Pass25,010 miles (+7,602)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    25,010 miles
    Test number
    379628824375
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass17,408 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    17,408 miles
    Test number
    735270583275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    17,203 miles
    Test number
    678810223207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 THE

Does L6 THE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 THE is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 THE?
The MOT on L6 THE is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 THE done?
L6 THE was recorded at 81,247 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 5,024 miles a year.
Has L6 THE ever failed its MOT?
No. L6 THE has passed all 15 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L6 THE 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 THE find?
L6 THE passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner.

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