
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass111,438 miles (+3,562)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 111,438 miles
- Test number
- 139144126195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,876 miles (+518)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 107,876 miles
- Test number
- 722306384667
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,358 miles (+7,696)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 107,358 miles
- Test number
- 260417725143
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass93,118 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 93,118 miles
- Test number
- 978466215200
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass80,388 miles (+6,125)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 80,388 miles
- Test number
- 526035584114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,263 miles (+5,712)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 74,263 miles
- Test number
- 988867983187
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass57,287 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2011
- Odometer
- 57,287 miles
- Test number
- 811141530127
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass49,691 miles (+11,707)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2010
- Odometer
- 49,691 miles
- Test number
- 103989029166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,984 miles (+45)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2009
- Odometer
- 37,984 miles
- Test number
- 234238428165
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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