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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

S6 OXEMOT history

S6 OXE is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 209,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

S6 OXE 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 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
209,432 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 OXE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 OXE was last recorded at 209,432 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 4,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,907 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,525 miles
Average per year
11,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,432 miles
  • 2025 – 204,907 miles
  • 2022 – 200,189 miles
  • 2021 – 194,860 miles
  • 2020 – 187,816 miles
  • 2019 – 161,405 miles
  • 2018 – 156,485 miles
  • 2017 – 149,863 miles
  • 2016 – 134,906 miles
  • 2015 – 117,478 miles
  • 2014 – 97,695 miles
  • 2013 – 76,437 miles
  • 2012 – 58,618 miles
  • 2010 – 40,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,432 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,432 miles (+4,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    209,432 miles
    Test number
    151715446576
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass204,907 miles (+4,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    204,907 miles
    Test number
    181629911945
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass200,189 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    200,189 miles
    Test number
    571732647617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail200,099 miles (+5,239)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,099 miles
    Test number
    660102671227
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass194,860 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    194,860 miles
    Test number
    338466197885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail194,813 miles (+6,997)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,813 miles
    Test number
    196544092994
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel is leaning in at the top[suspect bent strut or suspension arm]

  7. Pass187,816 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    187,816 miles
    Test number
    897945335465
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes slightly perished

  8. Fail187,814 miles (+26,409)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,814 miles
    Test number
    465608714690
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes slightly perished

  9. Pass161,405 miles (+4,920)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    161,405 miles
    Test number
    811794038289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass156,485 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    156,485 miles
    Test number
    240727978156
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail156,480 miles (+6,617)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,480 miles
    Test number
    944863233653
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Pass149,863 miles (+99)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    149,863 miles
    Test number
    999764507145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  13. Fail149,764 miles (+14,858)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,764 miles
    Test number
    791708650898
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  14. Pass134,906 miles (+17,428)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    134,906 miles
    Test number
    253783611273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass117,478 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    117,478 miles
    Test number
    506589875056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Fail117,478 miles (+19,783)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,478 miles
    Test number
    185449775039
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass97,695 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    97,695 miles
    Test number
    125410284001
    • NoteBoth front brake flexihoses starting to perish
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to 2MM (255/35R18)

  18. Fail97,693 miles (+21,256)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,693 miles
    Test number
    187920084429
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth front brake flexihoses starting to perish
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to 2MM (255/35R18)

  19. Pass76,437 miles (+17,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    76,437 miles
    Test number
    117875413058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass58,618 miles (+17,854)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,618 miles
    Test number
    277096922064
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass40,764 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,764 miles
    Test number
    823574760387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,760 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,760 miles
    Test number
    331836850333
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about S6 OXE

Does S6 OXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 OXE is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 OXE?
The MOT on S6 OXE is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 OXE done?
S6 OXE was recorded at 209,432 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 11,017 miles a year.
Has S6 OXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 OXE has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S6 OXE 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 OXE find?
S6 OXE passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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