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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,997 cc

L6 YLGMOT history

L6 YLG is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 195,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

L6 YLG grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
195,882 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 YLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 YLG was last recorded at 195,882 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 11,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,155 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
11,727 miles
Average per year
9,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,882 miles
  • 2025 – 184,155 miles
  • 2024 – 170,906 miles
  • 2023 – 156,728 miles
  • 2022 – 141,107 miles
  • 2021 – 127,171 miles
  • 2020 – 123,059 miles
  • 2019 – 117,928 miles
  • 2018 – 112,903 miles
  • 2017 – 106,228 miles
  • 2016 – 98,176 miles
  • 2015 – 90,402 miles
  • 2014 – 82,657 miles
  • 2013 – 78,708 miles
  • 2011 – 67,840 miles
  • 2010 – 56,427 miles
  • 2009 – 39,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,882 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,882 miles (+11,727)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    195,882 miles
    Test number
    459129531566
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass184,155 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    184,155 miles
    Test number
    839379599644
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail184,154 miles (+13,248)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,154 miles
    Test number
    205903348453
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass170,906 miles (+14,178)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    170,906 miles
    Test number
    891430232181
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil borderline pass (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass156,728 miles (+424)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    156,728 miles
    Test number
    691980315712
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail156,304 miles (+15,197)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,304 miles
    Test number
    213616476408
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated marked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated marked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass141,107 miles (+529)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    141,107 miles
    Test number
    370317567780
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear differential (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUneven wear to both front tyres, inner edges

  8. Fail140,578 miles (+13,407)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,578 miles
    Test number
    127624180719
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward most arm , front pin/bush, as per marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear differential (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUneven wear to both front tyres, inner edges

  9. Pass127,171 miles (+4,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    127,171 miles
    Test number
    971971847630
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass123,059 miles (+16)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    123,059 miles
    Test number
    709574500971
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail123,043 miles (+5,115)1 dangerous1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,043 miles
    Test number
    436835546709
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass117,928 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    117,928 miles
    Test number
    778374288350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,921 miles (+5,018)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,921 miles
    Test number
    842584735893
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass112,903 miles (+6,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    112,903 miles
    Test number
    136138341237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass106,228 miles (+8,052)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    106,228 miles
    Test number
    462420487911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,176 miles (+7,774)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,176 miles
    Test number
    874854668299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass90,402 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,402 miles
    Test number
    876433545005
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail90,400 miles (+7,743)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,400 miles
    Test number
    628263545032
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass82,657 miles (+3,949)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    82,657 miles
    Test number
    947152754088
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

  20. Pass78,708 miles (+10,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    78,708 miles
    Test number
    735607763044
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass67,840 miles (+11,413)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    67,840 miles
    Test number
    386178221367
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner + outer edges.

  22. Pass56,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    56,427 miles
    Test number
    463889410342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,427 miles (+16,431)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,427 miles
    Test number
    651989610397
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass39,996 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,996 miles
    Test number
    902616869232
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner + outer edges

Questions about L6 YLG

Does L6 YLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 YLG is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 YLG?
The MOT on L6 YLG is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 YLG done?
L6 YLG was recorded at 195,882 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 9,328 miles a year.
Has L6 YLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 YLG has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L6 YLG 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 YLG find?
L6 YLG passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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