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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,995 cc

PAV 6MOT history

PAV 6 is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Oct 2018. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 83,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

PAV 6 black 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 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
83,480 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PAV 6
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
29 Oct 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PAV 6 was last recorded at 83,480 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 9,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,558 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,922 miles
Average per year
10,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,480 miles
  • 2025 – 73,558 miles
  • 2024 – 62,088 miles
  • 2023 – 51,307 miles
  • 2022 – 41,742 miles
  • 2021 – 31,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,480 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Front (slight uneven wear to outer edge)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (n/s/r parking brake cable outer sheathing corroded by hub)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (n/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion near union)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front (slight uneven wear to outer edge)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (chip in windscreen swept area)

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Lower (SCR Ad-Blue leak from o/s/r tank pipe/clip - continuous drip)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 13 Oct 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,480 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    83,480 miles
    Test number
    825891022692
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Fail83,460 miles (+9,902)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,460 miles
    Test number
    639338341268
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass73,558 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,558 miles
    Test number
    624692707113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail73,558 miles (+11,470)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,558 miles
    Test number
    841123133655
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass62,088 miles (+10,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    62,088 miles
    Test number
    608402023223
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass51,307 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    51,307 miles
    Test number
    588795573988
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (chip in windscreen swept area) (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front (slight uneven wear to outer edge)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (n/s/r parking brake cable outer sheathing corroded by hub) (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (n/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion near union) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front (slight uneven wear to outer edge)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower (SCR Ad-Blue leak from o/s/r tank pipe/clip - continuous drip)
  7. Fail51,307 miles (+9,565)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,307 miles
    Test number
    763551670532
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (cut in outer sidewall to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (chip in windscreen swept area) (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front (slight uneven wear to outer edge)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (n/s/r parking brake cable outer sheathing corroded by hub) (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (n/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion near union) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front (slight uneven wear to outer edge)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower (SCR Ad-Blue leak from o/s/r tank pipe/clip - continuous drip)
  8. Pass41,742 miles (+10,573)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    41,742 miles
    Test number
    515660878523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    31,169 miles
    Test number
    788971988652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PAV 6

What vehicle is registration PAV 6 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PAV 6 on a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Oct 2018. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PAV 6 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PAV 6 is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on PAV 6?
The MOT on PAV 6 is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PAV 6 done?
PAV 6 was recorded at 83,480 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 10,758 miles a year.
Has PAV 6 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PAV 6 has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on PAV 6 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 PAV 6 find?
PAV 6 passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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