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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 2,996 cc

L6 VCCMOT history

L6 VCC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 94,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

L6 VCC silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
94,254 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 VCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
5 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 VCC was last recorded at 94,254 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 3,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,684 miles · 4 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
3,570 miles
Average per year
7,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,254 miles
  • 2023 – 90,684 miles
  • 2022 – 88,777 miles
  • 2021 – 76,516 miles
  • 2020 – 68,041 miles
  • 2019 – 57,091 miles
  • 2018 – 46,358 miles
  • 2017 – 36,156 miles
  • 2016 – 26,652 miles
  • 2015 – 21,700 miles
  • 2014 – 17,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,254 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    94,254 miles
    Test number
    390692972724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail94,254 miles (+3,570)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,254 miles
    Test number
    979128613268
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass90,684 miles (+471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    90,684 miles
    Test number
    363254456574
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  4. Fail90,213 miles (+1,436)4 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,213 miles
    Test number
    549764412473
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass88,777 miles (+12,261)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,777 miles
    Test number
    715429714327
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted underneath of the vehicle
  6. Pass76,516 miles (+8,475)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,516 miles
    Test number
    785923720520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,041 miles (+10,950)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,041 miles
    Test number
    838286332566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,091 miles
    Test number
    764656455909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail57,091 miles (+10,733)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,091 miles
    Test number
    199099175873
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass46,358 miles (+10,202)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    46,358 miles
    Test number
    579628044959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass36,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    36,156 miles
    Test number
    464627873847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail36,156 miles (+9,504)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,156 miles
    Test number
    411664228671
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass26,652 miles (+4,952)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    26,652 miles
    Test number
    333274361543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,700 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    21,700 miles
    Test number
    719118721407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail21,622 miles (+4,554)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,622 miles
    Test number
    260013353580
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  16. Pass17,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    17,068 miles
    Test number
    185195334371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 VCC

Does L6 VCC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L6 VCC expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L6 VCC?
The MOT on L6 VCC expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L6 VCC done?
L6 VCC was recorded at 94,254 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 7,210 miles a year.
Has L6 VCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 VCC has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L6 VCC 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 VCC find?
L6 VCC passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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