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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

S6 PKHMOT history

S6 PKH is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 108,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

S6 PKH red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
108,842 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 PKH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 PKH was last recorded at 108,842 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 3,850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,992 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,850 miles
Average per year
5,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,842 miles
  • 2025 – 104,992 miles
  • 2024 – 103,860 miles
  • 2023 – 95,317 miles
  • 2022 – 95,025 miles
  • 2021 – 82,335 miles
  • 2020 – 75,828 miles
  • 2019 – 72,558 miles
  • 2018 – 68,288 miles
  • 2017 – 66,480 miles
  • 2016 – 62,617 miles
  • 2015 – 57,639 miles
  • 2014 – 52,712 miles
  • 2013 – 42,094 miles
  • 2012 – 36,871 miles
  • 2011 – 31,185 miles
  • 2010 – 25,819 miles
  • 2009 – 22,349 miles
  • 2008 – 16,042 miles
  • 2007 – 12,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,842 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush @ LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Joint leaking grease @ LIMIT (6.1.7 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Tyre pressure monitor light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,842 miles (+3,850)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    108,842 miles
    Test number
    820416982471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush @ LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Joint leaking grease @ LIMIT (6.1.7 (e))

  2. Pass104,992 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    104,992 miles
    Test number
    266475461582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail104,978 miles (+1,118)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,978 miles
    Test number
    562314021389
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass103,860 miles (+8,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    103,860 miles
    Test number
    882341800747
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad and tyre inflation warning lights on

  5. Pass95,317 miles (+292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,317 miles
    Test number
    920087001076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail95,025 miles (+12,690)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,025 miles
    Test number
    303105325646
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass82,335 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,335 miles
    Test number
    323129246105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail82,333 miles (+6,505)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,333 miles
    Test number
    180667563053
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass75,828 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    75,828 miles
    Test number
    773602198537
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitor light on

  10. Fail75,781 miles (+3,223)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,781 miles
    Test number
    714180864164
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber ring deteriorated (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner brake pad getting low
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitor light on

  11. Pass72,558 miles (+4,270)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,558 miles
    Test number
    998550423627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,288 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    68,288 miles
    Test number
    324518948240
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner arch showed signs of tyre rubbing at some time (ok at time of test)

  13. Fail68,276 miles (+1,796)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,276 miles
    Test number
    824259901206
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner arch showed signs of tyre rubbing at some time (ok at time of test)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on

  14. Pass66,480 miles (+171)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,480 miles
    Test number
    802633335386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light/Brake pad warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/Engine covers/Plastic sill covers fitted

  15. Fail66,309 miles (+3,692)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,309 miles
    Test number
    428066483380
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light/Brake pad warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/Engine covers/Plastic sill covers fitted

  16. Pass62,617 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,617 miles
    Test number
    388554157521
    • AdvisoryPlastic sills & undertrays fitted

  17. Fail62,617 miles (+4,978)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,617 miles
    Test number
    421586666411
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryPlastic sills & undertrays fitted

  18. Pass57,639 miles (+4,927)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,639 miles
    Test number
    669812065197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,712 miles (+3,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    52,712 miles
    Test number
    689233474224
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass49,142 miles (+7,048)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    49,142 miles
    Test number
    709027934065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,094 miles (+5,223)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,094 miles
    Test number
    125846243467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,871 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    36,871 miles
    Test number
    228397142075
    • 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)

  23. Fail36,864 miles (+5,679)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,864 miles
    Test number
    199517742454
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  24. Pass31,185 miles (+5,366)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    31,185 miles
    Test number
    486971441004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,819 miles (+3,470)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    25,819 miles
    Test number
    704436050014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,349 miles (+6,307)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    22,349 miles
    Test number
    292334599121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,042 miles (+3,648)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    16,042 miles
    Test number
    204125468440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass12,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    12,394 miles
    Test number
    193917527231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 PKH

Does S6 PKH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 PKH is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 PKH?
The MOT on S6 PKH is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 PKH done?
S6 PKH was recorded at 108,842 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 5,074 miles a year.
Has S6 PKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 PKH has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S6 PKH 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 PKH find?
S6 PKH passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush @ limit; nearside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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