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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S6 NYBMOT history

S6 NYB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 69,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

S6 NYB blue 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 8 May 2027
Mileage
69,138 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 NYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 NYB was last recorded at 69,138 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,877 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
261 miles
Average per year
1,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,138 miles
  • 2025 – 68,877 miles
  • 2024 – 68,834 miles
  • 2023 – 68,809 miles
  • 2022 – 68,410 miles
  • 2021 – 68,388 miles
  • 2020 – 68,225 miles
  • 2019 – 68,079 miles
  • 2018 – 66,933 miles
  • 2017 – 66,048 miles
  • 2016 – 64,968 miles
  • 2015 – 63,992 miles
  • 2014 – 62,244 miles
  • 2013 – 61,236 miles
  • 2012 – 60,013 miles
  • 2011 – 58,799 miles
  • 2010 – 57,575 miles
  • 2009 – 54,927 miles
  • 2007 – 52,286 miles
  • 2006 – 47,680 miles
  • 2005 – 43,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,138 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Power steering pipes slight corrosion

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Power steering pipe slight corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,138 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    69,138 miles
    Test number
    845754345537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,877 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    68,877 miles
    Test number
    649972718731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe slight corrosion

  3. Fail68,876 miles (+42)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,876 miles
    Test number
    466413112992
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe slight corrosion

  4. Pass68,834 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    68,834 miles
    Test number
    130237228406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,809 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    68,809 miles
    Test number
    893603871977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe slight corrosion

  6. Fail68,806 miles (+396)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,806 miles
    Test number
    237762648827
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe slight corrosion

  7. Pass68,410 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    68,410 miles
    Test number
    309268164236
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes slight corrosion

  8. Fail68,410 miles (+22)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,410 miles
    Test number
    217682804598
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres side wall perishing
    • AdvisoryAll tyres over 10 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes slight corrosion

  9. Pass68,388 miles (+163)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    68,388 miles
    Test number
    816089964395
    • AdvisoryAll tyres over 10 years old
    • AdvisoryAll tyres side walls perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses slight perishing
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes slight corrosion

  10. Pass68,225 miles (+146)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    68,225 miles
    Test number
    514173249921
    • AdvisoryAll suspension component slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses slight perishing
    • AdvisoryN/S front tyre inside edge tread low
    • AdvisoryO/S rear tyre inside edge tread low
    • AdvisoryPower steering cooler slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slight corrosion

  11. Pass68,079 miles (+1,146)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,079 miles
    Test number
    395617183100
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses light perishing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes slight corrosion
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front lower wishbone ball joints

  12. Pass66,933 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,933 miles
    Test number
    431116296018
    • AdvisoryFront P.A.S pipes corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inside edge low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear rear sub frame/suspension components corrosion
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  13. Fail66,933 miles (+885)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,933 miles
    Test number
    842602547992
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront P.A.S pipes corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inside edge low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear rear sub frame/suspension components corrosion
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  14. Pass66,048 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,048 miles
    Test number
    579239196878
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres inner edges low
    • AdvisoryO/S rear brake pipe slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion power steering pipes

  15. Fail66,048 miles (+1,080)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,048 miles
    Test number
    324790689242
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres inner edges low
    • AdvisoryO/S rear brake pipe slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion power steering pipes

  16. Pass64,968 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    64,968 miles
    Test number
    153986772350
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit N/S and O/S front tyres low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail64,968 miles (+976)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,968 miles
    Test number
    849149640090
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit N/S and O/S front tyres low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass63,992 miles (+1,748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,992 miles
    Test number
    237715105122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass62,244 miles (+1,008)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,244 miles
    Test number
    535827604156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front lower ball joint rubber mountians slight play

  20. Pass61,236 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,236 miles
    Test number
    808090603174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,013 miles (+1,214)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,013 miles
    Test number
    399383302163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,799 miles (+1,224)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    58,799 miles
    Test number
    525545501172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    57,575 miles
    Test number
    171016000134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,575 miles (+2,648)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,575 miles
    Test number
    263645400439
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass54,927 miles (+2,641)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    54,927 miles
    Test number
    920972919026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,286 miles (+4,606)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    52,286 miles
    Test number
    232205457392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,680 miles (+3,883)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    47,680 miles
    Test number
    304171446372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    43,797 miles
    Test number
    592213465364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 NYB

Does S6 NYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 NYB is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 NYB?
The MOT on S6 NYB is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 NYB done?
S6 NYB was recorded at 69,138 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 1,248 miles a year.
Has S6 NYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 NYB has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S6 NYB 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 NYB find?
S6 NYB passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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