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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.

L6 VSL grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass122,834 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass114,131 miles (+3,850)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    114,131 miles
    Test number
    743592845908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. Pass106,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    106,842 miles
    Test number
    644751730267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. Pass104,091 miles (+8,242)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    104,091 miles
    Test number
    738604744690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,849 miles (+6,119)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,849 miles
    Test number
    550722970610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,730 miles (+22,187)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    89,730 miles
    Test number
    815064080347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,543 miles (+12,433)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,543 miles
    Test number
    948590915213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,110 miles (+6,373)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,110 miles
    Test number
    756533584152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. Pass35,502 miles (+417)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,502 miles
    Test number
    656863672173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    35,085 miles
    Test number
    189218242498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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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