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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

S6 OKAMOT history

S6 OKA is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 189,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2023.

S6 OKA 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 27 Jun 2024
Mileage
189,406 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 OKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 OKA was last recorded at 189,406 miles on 23 Jun 2023, 1,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,299 miles · 28 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
1,107 miles
Average per year
6,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 189,406 miles
  • 2022 – 188,299 miles
  • 2021 – 186,628 miles
  • 2020 – 184,913 miles
  • 2019 – 179,910 miles
  • 2018 – 169,246 miles
  • 2016 – 155,796 miles
  • 2015 – 142,906 miles
  • 2014 – 132,513 miles
  • 2013 – 121,143 miles
  • 2012 – 109,216 miles
  • 2011 – 101,639 miles
  • 2010 – 93,220 miles
  • 2009 – 86,589 miles
  • 2007 – 81,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,406 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH , BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,406 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    189,406 miles
    Test number
    431482013329
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH , BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail189,406 miles (+1,107)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,406 miles
    Test number
    603430395216
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH , BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass188,299 miles (+1,671)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    188,299 miles
    Test number
    992249277045
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner both side sill corroded
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  4. Pass186,628 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    186,628 miles
    Test number
    516034573495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail186,597 miles (+1,684)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,597 miles
    Test number
    843012960250
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass184,913 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    184,913 miles
    Test number
    148752643486
    • 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))

  7. Fail184,913 miles (+5,003)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,913 miles
    Test number
    798363416379
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass179,910 miles (+10,664)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    179,910 miles
    Test number
    668404460026
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass169,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    169,246 miles
    Test number
    890103743726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail169,246 miles (+13,450)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,246 miles
    Test number
    329652050305
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass155,796 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    155,796 miles
    Test number
    805313169349
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  12. Fail155,796 miles (+12,890)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,796 miles
    Test number
    101954015840
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  13. Pass142,906 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    142,906 miles
    Test number
    106545256046
    • 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)

  14. Fail142,906 miles (+10,393)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,906 miles
    Test number
    933454782085
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  15. Pass132,513 miles (+11,370)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    132,513 miles
    Test number
    357103044339
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/S/F & O/S/F Tyre treads wearing on inner edge.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass121,143 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    121,143 miles
    Test number
    389769883498
    • 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)

  17. Fail121,143 miles (+11,927)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,143 miles
    Test number
    535558783223
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  18. Pass109,216 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    109,216 miles
    Test number
    206755282180
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail109,216 miles (+7,577)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,216 miles
    Test number
    595895082179
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass101,639 miles (+105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    101,639 miles
    Test number
    597094241159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail101,534 miles (+8,314)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,534 miles
    Test number
    646061841118
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass93,220 miles (+6,631)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    93,220 miles
    Test number
    623845410050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass86,589 miles (+5,102)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    86,589 miles
    Test number
    504292509080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass81,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    81,487 miles
    Test number
    940992617355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 OKA

Does S6 OKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S6 OKA expired on 27 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S6 OKA?
The MOT on S6 OKA expired on 27 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S6 OKA done?
S6 OKA was recorded at 189,406 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2023, an average of 6,908 miles a year.
Has S6 OKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 OKA has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S6 OKA 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 OKA find?
S6 OKA passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2023 with 6 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated all; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; fluid leak, but not excessive coolant, and 3 more.

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