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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

S6 BBEMOT history

S6 BBE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

S6 BBE 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 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
117,420 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 BBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 BBE was last recorded at 117,420 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,103 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
317 miles
Average per year
4,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,420 miles
  • 2025 – 117,103 miles
  • 2024 – 116,644 miles
  • 2023 – 116,001 miles
  • 2022 – 115,205 miles
  • 2021 – 114,108 miles
  • 2020 – 112,605 miles
  • 2019 – 111,438 miles
  • 2018 – 107,876 miles
  • 2017 – 107,358 miles
  • 2016 – 99,662 miles
  • 2015 – 93,118 miles
  • 2014 – 80,388 miles
  • 2013 – 74,263 miles
  • 2012 – 68,551 miles
  • 2011 – 64,224 miles
  • 2010 – 57,287 miles
  • 2009 – 49,691 miles
  • 2008 – 37,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,420 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,420 miles (+317)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    117,420 miles
    Test number
    968580959643
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass117,103 miles (+459)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    117,103 miles
    Test number
    360971533380
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass116,644 miles (+643)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    116,644 miles
    Test number
    495030290664
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass116,001 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    116,001 miles
    Test number
    754422882178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail115,992 miles (+787)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,992 miles
    Test number
    790122900956
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass115,205 miles (+1,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    115,205 miles
    Test number
    111527952171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass114,108 miles (+1,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    114,108 miles
    Test number
    556533517918
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass112,605 miles (+1,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    112,605 miles
    Test number
    955965972368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass111,438 miles (+3,562)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    111,438 miles
    Test number
    139144126195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,876 miles (+518)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    107,876 miles
    Test number
    722306384667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,358 miles (+7,696)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    107,358 miles
    Test number
    260417725143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,662 miles (+6,544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    99,662 miles
    Test number
    848683117828
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass93,118 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    93,118 miles
    Test number
    978466215200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,097 miles (+12,709)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,097 miles
    Test number
    787625015218
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass80,388 miles (+6,125)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    80,388 miles
    Test number
    526035584114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,263 miles (+5,712)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,263 miles
    Test number
    988867983187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,551 miles (+4,327)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,551 miles
    Test number
    318607282179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass64,224 miles (+6,937)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    64,224 miles
    Test number
    658328741183
    • NoteADVISE;FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION SHORTLY
  19. Pass57,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,287 miles
    Test number
    811141530127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,287 miles (+7,596)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,287 miles
    Test number
    280751030471
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  21. Pass49,691 miles (+11,707)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,691 miles
    Test number
    103989029166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,984 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,984 miles
    Test number
    234238428165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,939 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,939 miles
    Test number
    440291208130
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  24. Pass37,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,939 miles
    Test number
    692031308107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 BBE

Does S6 BBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 BBE is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 BBE?
The MOT on S6 BBE is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 BBE done?
S6 BBE was recorded at 117,420 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 4,381 miles a year.
Has S6 BBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 BBE has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S6 BBE 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 S6 BBE find?
S6 BBE passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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