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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

S6 BULMOT history

S6 BUL is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 25 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 106,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
106,145 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 BUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 BUL was last recorded at 106,145 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 5,608 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,537 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,608 miles
Average per year
6,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,145 miles
  • 2024 – 100,537 miles
  • 2023 – 93,607 miles
  • 2022 – 88,734 miles
  • 2021 – 83,214 miles
  • 2020 – 75,629 miles
  • 2019 – 68,419 miles
  • 2018 – 60,360 miles
  • 2017 – 53,462 miles
  • 2016 – 46,023 miles
  • 2015 – 38,115 miles
  • 2014 – 34,223 miles
  • 2013 – 30,125 miles
  • 2012 – 25,113 miles
  • 2011 – 17,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,145 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,145 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    106,145 miles
    Test number
    861286144077
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail106,145 miles (+5,608)1 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,145 miles
    Test number
    832772781683
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass100,537 miles (+6,930)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    100,537 miles
    Test number
    256034332444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks

  4. Pass93,607 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,607 miles
    Test number
    176738984856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail93,569 miles (+4,835)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,569 miles
    Test number
    555769810648
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested Due to NSF headlamp dip beam inoperative (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass88,734 miles (+5,520)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,734 miles
    Test number
    167666267700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,214 miles (+7,585)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,214 miles
    Test number
    368776411407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    75,629 miles
    Test number
    975551633396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail75,629 miles (+7,210)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,629 miles
    Test number
    151977699682
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass68,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,419 miles
    Test number
    249532160071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,418 miles (+8,058)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,418 miles
    Test number
    648652838008
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass60,360 miles (+6,898)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    60,360 miles
    Test number
    409659965171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,462 miles (+7,439)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    53,462 miles
    Test number
    496439691823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass46,023 miles (+712)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    46,023 miles
    Test number
    353647852049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,311 miles (+7,196)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    45,311 miles
    Test number
    964043196017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,115 miles (+3,892)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,115 miles
    Test number
    298763215289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,223 miles (+4,098)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    34,223 miles
    Test number
    527218424205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,125 miles (+5,012)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,125 miles
    Test number
    336720253210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,113 miles (+8,067)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,113 miles
    Test number
    259338042220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    17,046 miles
    Test number
    515804961296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 BUL

Does S6 BUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 BUL is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S6 BUL?
The MOT on S6 BUL is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 BUL done?
S6 BUL was recorded at 106,145 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 6,313 miles a year.
Has S6 BUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 BUL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S6 BUL 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 BUL find?
S6 BUL passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective faded; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective faded; rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 2 more.

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