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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

L6 WTBMOT history

L6 WTB is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 179,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

L6 WTB 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 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
179,979 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 WTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 WTB was last recorded at 179,979 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 19,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,459 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
19,520 miles
Average per year
9,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,979 miles
  • 2025 – 160,459 miles
  • 2024 – 137,947 miles
  • 2023 – 120,213 miles
  • 2022 – 106,774 miles
  • 2021 – 101,282 miles
  • 2020 – 91,694 miles
  • 2019 – 82,008 miles
  • 2018 – 70,309 miles
  • 2017 – 58,396 miles
  • 2016 – 55,244 miles
  • 2015 – 50,398 miles
  • 2014 – 45,617 miles
  • 2013 – 42,666 miles
  • 2012 – 39,822 miles
  • 2011 – 37,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,979 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,979 miles (+19,520)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    179,979 miles
    Test number
    408368855825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass160,459 miles (+22,512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    160,459 miles
    Test number
    457139880546
    • AdvisoryExhaust flex pipe is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass137,947 miles (+173)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    137,947 miles
    Test number
    242779478820
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail137,774 miles (+17,561)2 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,774 miles
    Test number
    467428820535
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edag (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inner edag
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing inner edag
  5. Pass120,213 miles2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    120,213 miles
    Test number
    659945743868
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively rubbing on drop link (1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail120,213 miles (+13,439)2 major1 repaired2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,213 miles
    Test number
    793656587581
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively rubbing on drop link (1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass106,774 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    106,774 miles
    Test number
    692979604460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,757 miles (+5,475)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,757 miles
    Test number
    863727787595
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass101,282 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    101,282 miles
    Test number
    539037786604
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail101,282 miles (+9,588)3 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,282 miles
    Test number
    300567591943
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass91,694 miles (+9,686)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    91,694 miles
    Test number
    752041526204
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass82,008 miles (+11,699)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,008 miles
    Test number
    919744381275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass70,309 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,309 miles
    Test number
    520358080469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,269 miles (+11,873)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,269 miles
    Test number
    528348533959
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  15. Pass58,396 miles (+3,152)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    58,396 miles
    Test number
    990598111717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,244 miles (+4,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    55,244 miles
    Test number
    567186263381
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass50,398 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    50,398 miles
    Test number
    469082315220
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner + outer edges
  18. Fail50,398 miles (+4,781)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,398 miles
    Test number
    365322515242
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner + outer edges
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
  19. Pass45,617 miles (+2,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    45,617 miles
    Test number
    326800124404
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Pass42,666 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,666 miles
    Test number
    157926023294
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  21. Fail42,665 miles (+2,843)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,665 miles
    Test number
    868285923272
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass39,822 miles (+2,208)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    39,822 miles
    Test number
    297653422208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,614 miles
    Test number
    935647721279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 WTB

Does L6 WTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 WTB is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 WTB?
The MOT on L6 WTB is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 WTB done?
L6 WTB was recorded at 179,979 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 9,491 miles a year.
Has L6 WTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 WTB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L6 WTB 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 WTB find?
L6 WTB passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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