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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

L6 WEJMOT history

L6 WEJ is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 20 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 166,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

L6 WEJ silver 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 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
166,986 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 WEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 WEJ was last recorded at 166,986 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 9,445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Mar 2018: 110,984 miles, lower than 144,829 miles on 12 Aug 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
157,541 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,445 miles
Average per year
5,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,986 miles
  • 2025 – 157,541 miles
  • 2024 – 146,396 miles
  • 2022 – 135,567 miles
  • 2021 – 127,294 miles
  • 2019 – 115,483 miles
  • 2018 – 110,984 miles
  • 2016 – 144,829 miles
  • 2015 – 139,328 miles
  • 2014 – 137,793 miles
  • 2013 – 129,384 miles
  • 2012 – 123,903 miles
  • 2011 – 113,721 miles
  • 2010 – 102,478 miles
  • 2009 – 94,191 miles
  • 2008 – 86,286 miles
  • 2007 – 69,183 miles
  • 2006 – 56,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,986 miles

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,986 miles (+9,445)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    166,986 miles
    Test number
    5949151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass157,541 miles (+11,145)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    157,541 miles
    Test number
    4472285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass146,396 miles (+10,829)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    146,396 miles
    Test number
    2925648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass135,567 miles (+8,273)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    135,567 miles
    Test number
    1356838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,294 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    127,294 miles
    Test number
    23005232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail126,772 miles (+11,289)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,772 miles
    Test number
    22758407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,483 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    115,483 miles
    Test number
    20430646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail115,294 miles (+4,310)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,294 miles
    Test number
    20363230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,984 miles (-33,845)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    110,984 miles
    Test number
    18989309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass144,829 miles (+5,501)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    144,829 miles
    Test number
    855893661719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass139,328 miles (+13)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    139,328 miles
    Test number
    989464125295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail139,315 miles (+1,522)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,315 miles
    Test number
    358915475135
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass137,793 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    137,793 miles
    Test number
    807342644200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail137,793 miles (+8,409)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,793 miles
    Test number
    348291444450
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass129,384 miles (+5,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    129,384 miles
    Test number
    535446323212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass123,903 miles (+10,182)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    123,903 miles
    Test number
    208412422250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass113,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    113,721 miles
    Test number
    165117491142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail113,721 miles (+11,243)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,721 miles
    Test number
    169237491136
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass102,478 miles (+8,287)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    102,478 miles
    Test number
    391113920250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass94,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    94,191 miles
    Test number
    111938719235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail94,191 miles (+7,905)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,191 miles
    Test number
    862255719289
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass86,286 miles (+17,103)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    86,286 miles
    Test number
    670895128222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,183 miles (+12,732)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    69,183 miles
    Test number
    112027027215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,451 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,451 miles
    Test number
    192633766029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail56,441 miles5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,441 miles
    Test number
    494181566055
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight damage o/s/r diff frame

Questions about L6 WEJ

Does L6 WEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 WEJ is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 WEJ?
The MOT on L6 WEJ is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 WEJ done?
L6 WEJ was recorded at 166,986 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 5,376 miles a year.
Has L6 WEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 WEJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2021.
Has the mileage on L6 WEJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L6 WEJ find?
L6 WEJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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