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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

L6 UEKMOT history

L6 UEK is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 19 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 122,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2023.

L6 UEK grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2024
Mileage
122,908 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 UEK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2024
Latest MOT test
4 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 UEK was last recorded at 122,908 miles on 4 May 2023, 407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,501 miles · 29 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
407 miles
Average per year
5,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 122,908 miles
  • 2022 – 122,501 miles
  • 2021 – 120,935 miles
  • 2019 – 116,893 miles
  • 2018 – 106,549 miles
  • 2017 – 101,785 miles
  • 2016 – 91,703 miles
  • 2015 – 91,014 miles
  • 2014 – 85,799 miles
  • 2013 – 81,644 miles
  • 2012 – 76,809 miles
  • 2011 – 69,463 miles
  • 2010 – 59,325 miles
  • 2009 – 55,216 miles
  • 2008 – 51,077 miles
  • 2007 – 45,504 miles
  • 2006 – 38,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,908 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from the nearside rear to the offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Differential oil seal has a slight weep

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,908 miles (+407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    122,908 miles
    Test number
    194677040583
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass122,501 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    122,501 miles
    Test number
    186857019263
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from the nearside rear to the offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential oil seal has a slight weep
  3. Fail122,452 miles (+1,517)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,452 miles
    Test number
    700403113939
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from the nearside rear to the offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential oil seal has a slight weep
  4. Pass120,935 miles (+4,042)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    120,935 miles
    Test number
    392512291132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,893 miles (+10,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,893 miles
    Test number
    562026344930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass106,549 miles (+4,764)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,549 miles
    Test number
    177000549335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,785 miles (+10,082)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    101,785 miles
    Test number
    813598635701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,703 miles (+689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,703 miles
    Test number
    468519982321
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  9. Pass91,014 miles (+5,215)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    91,014 miles
    Test number
    455937615230
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass85,799 miles (+4,155)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    85,799 miles
    Test number
    108835604250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,644 miles (+4,835)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,644 miles
    Test number
    798958313227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,809 miles (+7,346)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    76,809 miles
    Test number
    405420602221
    • NoteSlight seepage of grease from nsr outer CV gaiter/joint.
  13. Pass69,463 miles (+10,138)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    69,463 miles
    Test number
    379670961103
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNsr exhaust terminal-connection - split <fraction>.
  14. Fail59,325 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,325 miles
    Test number
    513799750107
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  15. Pass59,325 miles (+4,109)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    59,325 miles
    Test number
    802619550196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,216 miles (+4,139)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    55,216 miles
    Test number
    764159289122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,077 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    51,077 miles
    Test number
    761718218236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,995 miles (+5,491)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,995 miles
    Test number
    403346538154
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
  19. Pass45,504 miles (+7,150)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,504 miles
    Test number
    860371077270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,354 miles
    Test number
    892906056212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 UEK

Does L6 UEK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L6 UEK expired on 3 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L6 UEK?
The MOT on L6 UEK expired on 3 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L6 UEK done?
L6 UEK was recorded at 122,908 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2023, an average of 5,082 miles a year.
Has L6 UEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 UEK has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L6 UEK 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 UEK find?
L6 UEK passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge.

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