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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

S6 FWMMOT history

S6 FWM is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 30 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 170,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2025.

S6 FWM black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2026
Mileage
170,177 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 FWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 FWM was last recorded at 170,177 miles on 3 Feb 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jan 2018: 119,997 miles, lower than 685,948 miles on 14 Jan 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
170,177 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,177 miles
  • 2024 – 164,615 miles
  • 2023 – 158,455 miles
  • 2022 – 152,917 miles
  • 2021 – 146,542 miles
  • 2020 – 139,715 miles
  • 2019 – 129,393 miles
  • 2018 – 120,111 miles
  • 2017 – 685,948 miles
  • 2016 – 104,325 miles
  • 2015 – 99,471 miles
  • 2013 – 91,375 miles
  • 2012 – 84,977 miles
  • 2011 – 69,662 miles
  • 2010 – 58,028 miles
  • 2009 – 45,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,177 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,177 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    170,177 miles
    Test number
    999512729395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail170,177 miles (+5,562)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,177 miles
    Test number
    340756393231
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass164,615 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    164,615 miles
    Test number
    934284820473
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail164,615 miles (+6,160)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,615 miles
    Test number
    322275240355
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm - brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass158,455 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    158,455 miles
    Test number
    820390312686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail158,349 miles (+5,432)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,349 miles
    Test number
    239575829697
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake flexible hose insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass152,917 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    152,917 miles
    Test number
    312484608077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail152,885 miles (+6,343)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,885 miles
    Test number
    884659793485
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass146,542 miles (+6,827)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    146,542 miles
    Test number
    954720172881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass139,715 miles (+10,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    139,715 miles
    Test number
    378066663250
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met required effiency

  11. Pass129,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    129,393 miles
    Test number
    343965186346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail129,393 miles (+9,282)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,393 miles
    Test number
    910363355553
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass120,111 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    120,111 miles
    Test number
    879328503883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail119,997 miles (-565,951)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,997 miles
    Test number
    310424231233
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass685,948 miles (+581,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    685,948 miles
    Test number
    826842173362
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass104,325 miles (+4,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    104,325 miles
    Test number
    855039819941
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass99,471 miles (+8,096)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    99,471 miles
    Test number
    735102415024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass91,375 miles (+6,398)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    91,375 miles
    Test number
    507949513311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,977 miles (+15,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    84,977 miles
    Test number
    436184912381
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail69,662 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,662 miles
    Test number
    476095921366
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  21. Pass69,662 miles (+11,634)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    69,662 miles
    Test number
    918835821340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,028 miles (+12,651)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,028 miles
    Test number
    463227430469
    • NoteUnable to check hydrolic system due to rain water

  23. Pass45,377 miles (+4,730)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    45,377 miles
    Test number
    464062049360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,647 miles (+204)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,647 miles
    Test number
    413828249203
    • NoteAdvise- cut in near side front outer tyre side wall cords not showing

  25. Pass40,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    40,443 miles
    Test number
    471542539280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about S6 FWM

Does S6 FWM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S6 FWM expired on 2 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S6 FWM?
The MOT on S6 FWM expired on 2 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S6 FWM done?
S6 FWM was recorded at 170,177 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2025, an average of 8,393 miles a year.
Has S6 FWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 FWM has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S6 FWM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S6 FWM find?
S6 FWM passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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