
BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
L6 VSLMOT history
L6 VSL is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Feb 2009. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2023 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 122,834 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 122,834 mi
- At MOT on 11 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,370 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 VSL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 27 Feb 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 VSL was last recorded at 122,834 miles on 11 Aug 2022, 8,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 114,131 miles · 14 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 8,703 miles
- Average per year
- 8,370 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 122,834 miles
- 2021 – 114,131 miles
- 2020 – 110,281 miles
- 2019 – 106,842 miles
- 2018 – 104,091 miles
- 2017 – 95,849 miles
- 2016 – 89,730 miles
- 2015 – 67,543 miles
- 2014 – 55,110 miles
- 2013 – 48,737 miles
- 2012 – 35,502 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
15 tests since 16 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,834 miles (+8,703)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 122,834 miles
- Test number
- 927407445194
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass114,131 miles (+3,850)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 114,131 miles
- Test number
- 743592845908
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,281 miles (+3,439)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 110,281 miles
- Test number
- 462634555730
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,842 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 106,842 miles
- Test number
- 644751730267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,842 miles (+2,751)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,842 miles
- Test number
- 555759025249
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Pass104,091 miles (+8,242)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 104,091 miles
- Test number
- 738604744690
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,849 miles (+6,119)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 95,849 miles
- Test number
- 550722970610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,730 miles (+22,187)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 89,730 miles
- Test number
- 815064080347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,543 miles (+12,433)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 67,543 miles
- Test number
- 948590915213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,110 miles (+6,373)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 55,110 miles
- Test number
- 756533584152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,737 miles (+162)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 48,737 miles
- Test number
- 657810013274
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail48,575 miles (+13,073)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,575 miles
- Test number
- 805908603214
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass35,502 miles (+417)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 35,502 miles
- Test number
- 656863672173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,085 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 35,085 miles
- Test number
- 189218242498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,085 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,085 miles
- Test number
- 857027442003
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about L6 VSL
- Does L6 VSL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L6 VSL expired on 13 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L6 VSL?
- The MOT on L6 VSL expired on 13 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L6 VSL done?
- L6 VSL was recorded at 122,834 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2022, an average of 8,370 miles a year.
- Has L6 VSL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 VSL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2019.
- Has the mileage on L6 VSL 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 VSL find?
- L6 VSL passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.
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