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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

L6 TLCMOT history

L6 TLC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

L6 TLC blue 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 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
85,685 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 TLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 TLC was last recorded at 85,685 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 6,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,246 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,439 miles
Average per year
3,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,685 miles
  • 2025 – 79,246 miles
  • 2024 – 72,418 miles
  • 2023 – 66,548 miles
  • 2022 – 59,978 miles
  • 2020 – 49,576 miles
  • 2019 – 42,860 miles
  • 2018 – 34,326 miles
  • 2017 – 28,148 miles
  • 2016 – 24,234 miles
  • 2014 – 20,503 miles
  • 2013 – 19,680 miles
  • 2012 – 19,106 miles
  • 2011 – 18,920 miles
  • 2010 – 18,675 miles
  • 2009 – 18,429 miles
  • 2008 – 17,919 miles
  • 2007 – 16,844 miles
  • 2006 – 15,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,685 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside condensation in lens

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,685 miles (+6,439)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    85,685 miles
    Test number
    404975610068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,246 miles (+190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    79,246 miles
    Test number
    863012377872
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside condensation in lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail79,056 miles (+6,638)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,056 miles
    Test number
    743798678870
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside condensation in lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass72,418 miles (+188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    72,418 miles
    Test number
    607895160035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail72,230 miles (+5,682)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,230 miles
    Test number
    950502609246
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass66,548 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    66,548 miles
    Test number
    864255612427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail66,480 miles (+6,502)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,480 miles
    Test number
    530698242634
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass59,978 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    59,978 miles
    Test number
    951421241791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,968 miles (+10,392)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,968 miles
    Test number
    563555225929
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along side fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along side fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass49,576 miles (+6,716)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    49,576 miles
    Test number
    295081523177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,860 miles (+8,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    42,860 miles
    Test number
    177700975560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass34,326 miles (+6,178)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    34,326 miles
    Test number
    636714465192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,148 miles (+3,914)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    28,148 miles
    Test number
    772550468767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,234 miles (+3,731)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    24,234 miles
    Test number
    298701624801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,503 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    20,503 miles
    Test number
    385613964456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,680 miles (+574)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    19,680 miles
    Test number
    438879443240
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  17. Pass19,106 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    19,106 miles
    Test number
    759423362250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,920 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    18,920 miles
    Test number
    509428351294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,675 miles (+246)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    18,675 miles
    Test number
    354659750288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,429 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    18,429 miles
    Test number
    343674259247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,919 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,919 miles
    Test number
    842800068264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,844 miles (+1,124)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    16,844 miles
    Test number
    353523467459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    15,720 miles
    Test number
    192587256227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 TLC

Does L6 TLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 TLC is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 TLC?
The MOT on L6 TLC is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 TLC done?
L6 TLC was recorded at 85,685 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 3,619 miles a year.
Has L6 TLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 TLC has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L6 TLC 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 TLC find?
L6 TLC passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside; nearside power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage, and 1 more.

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