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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S6 GVJMOT history

S6 GVJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 89,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2023.

S6 GVJ blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2024
Mileage
89,834 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 GVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 GVJ was last recorded at 89,834 miles on 15 Feb 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,834 miles · 10 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 89,834 miles
  • 2022 – 84,905 miles
  • 2021 – 84,887 miles
  • 2020 – 83,399 miles
  • 2019 – 77,744 miles
  • 2017 – 71,330 miles
  • 2015 – 70,840 miles
  • 2014 – 64,226 miles
  • 2013 – 58,876 miles
  • 2012 – 55,964 miles
  • 2011 – 53,627 miles
  • 2010 – 51,598 miles
  • 2009 – 50,204 miles
  • 2008 – 48,256 miles
  • 2007 – 46,872 miles
  • 2006 – 45,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,834 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    89,834 miles
    Test number
    400197717581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail89,834 miles (+4,929)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,834 miles
    Test number
    747234045831
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass84,905 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    84,905 miles
    Test number
    543634580066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail84,887 miles (+1,488)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,887 miles
    Test number
    989568484421
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass83,399 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,399 miles
    Test number
    102285305659
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail83,399 miles (+5,655)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,399 miles
    Test number
    650563032891
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front coil spring not seated correctly

  7. Pass77,744 miles (+6,414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    77,744 miles
    Test number
    833040836364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass71,330 miles (+490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,330 miles
    Test number
    315952348020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass70,840 miles (+6,614)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    70,840 miles
    Test number
    479497685137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,226 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    64,226 miles
    Test number
    856463404257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail64,171 miles (+5,295)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,171 miles
    Test number
    989011794194
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass58,876 miles (+2,912)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    58,876 miles
    Test number
    295679293468
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 3mm
    • NoteO/S/F Drop link boot split

  13. Pass55,964 miles (+2,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,964 miles
    Test number
    456186302290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass53,627 miles (+2,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,627 miles
    Test number
    559660811232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass51,598 miles (+1,394)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,598 miles
    Test number
    491964210273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,204 miles (+1,948)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    50,204 miles
    Test number
    350994309204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    48,256 miles
    Test number
    843153518264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,256 miles (+1,384)2 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,256 miles
    Test number
    373173518222
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass46,872 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,872 miles
    Test number
    932701007263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Fail46,867 miles (+1,135)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,867 miles
    Test number
    520531007278
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass45,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,732 miles
    Test number
    352956886163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 GVJ

Does S6 GVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S6 GVJ expired on 14 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S6 GVJ?
The MOT on S6 GVJ expired on 14 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S6 GVJ done?
S6 GVJ was recorded at 89,834 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2023, an average of 2,654 miles a year.
Has S6 GVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 GVJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S6 GVJ 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 GVJ find?
S6 GVJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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