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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

S6 PKRMOT history

S6 PKR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

S6 PKR 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 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
92,242 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 PKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 PKR was last recorded at 92,242 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 1,480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,762 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,480 miles
Average per year
3,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,242 miles
  • 2025 – 90,762 miles
  • 2022 – 90,471 miles
  • 2021 – 89,854 miles
  • 2020 – 89,278 miles
  • 2019 – 87,473 miles
  • 2018 – 85,714 miles
  • 2017 – 82,924 miles
  • 2016 – 79,893 miles
  • 2015 – 76,745 miles
  • 2014 – 74,468 miles
  • 2013 – 71,598 miles
  • 2012 – 67,459 miles
  • 2011 – 61,821 miles
  • 2010 – 55,013 miles
  • 2009 – 48,087 miles
  • 2008 – 42,821 miles
  • 2007 – 37,563 miles
  • 2006 – 31,845 miles
  • 2005 – 25,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,242 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass92,242 miles (+1,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    92,242 miles
    Test number
    288143161901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass90,762 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    90,762 miles
    Test number
    471420277712
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail90,762 miles (+291)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,762 miles
    Test number
    487084657461
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass90,471 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,471 miles
    Test number
    635316303279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail90,470 miles (+616)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,470 miles
    Test number
    862695943303
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,854 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,854 miles
    Test number
    732535326080
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail89,854 miles (+576)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,854 miles
    Test number
    212483204938
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass89,278 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,278 miles
    Test number
    487362471758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail89,278 miles (+1,805)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,278 miles
    Test number
    592546672828
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass87,473 miles (+1,759)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,473 miles
    Test number
    138625452462
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass85,714 miles (+2,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,714 miles
    Test number
    917651283556
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass82,924 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    82,924 miles
    Test number
    118008271679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail82,852 miles (+2,959)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,852 miles
    Test number
    660245822902
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front arms ball joints (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass79,893 miles (+3,148)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,893 miles
    Test number
    875844443836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met the requirements for efficiency.

  15. Pass76,745 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,745 miles
    Test number
    342196289747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail76,745 miles (+2,277)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,745 miles
    Test number
    502348799609
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass74,468 miles (+2,870)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    74,468 miles
    Test number
    516111114355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass71,598 miles (+21)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    71,598 miles
    Test number
    589376113384
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteKnocking noise from suspension over bumps
    • NotePlastic trims covering sills

  19. Fail71,577 miles (+4,118)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,577 miles
    Test number
    509502813362
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteKnocking noise from suspension over bumps
    • NotePlastic trims covering sills

  20. Pass67,459 miles (+5,638)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    67,459 miles
    Test number
    807666702356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded at side of fuel tank, difficult to fully inspect recommend renewal

  21. Pass61,821 miles (+6,808)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    61,821 miles
    Test number
    407795401322
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteOffside rear brake slightly binding
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake performance approx 50% lower than nearside rear

  22. Pass55,013 miles (+6,926)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    55,013 miles
    Test number
    693859090258
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe to offside rear hose corroded
    • NotePlastic trims covering sills not allowing full inspection

  23. Pass48,087 miles (+5,266)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,087 miles
    Test number
    192769989299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,821 miles (+5,258)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,821 miles
    Test number
    361393418372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,563 miles (+5,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    37,563 miles
    Test number
    850387207392
    • 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)

  26. Pass31,845 miles (+6,452)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    31,845 miles
    Test number
    892618406374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    25,393 miles
    Test number
    262041305317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 PKR

Does S6 PKR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 PKR is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 PKR?
The MOT on S6 PKR is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 PKR done?
S6 PKR was recorded at 92,242 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 3,278 miles a year.
Has S6 PKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 PKR has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S6 PKR 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 PKR find?
S6 PKR passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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