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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

S6 TNKMOT history

S6 TNK is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026 and it has passed 23 of 30 MOT tests, with 83,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2025.

S6 TNK silver 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 Jul 2026
Mileage
83,087 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2025
MOT tests
30
23 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 TNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
22 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 TNK was last recorded at 83,087 miles on 28 Jul 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,082 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,087 miles
  • 2024 – 83,012 miles
  • 2023 – 82,649 miles
  • 2022 – 82,591 miles
  • 2021 – 82,123 miles
  • 2020 – 79,984 miles
  • 2019 – 79,058 miles
  • 2018 – 78,179 miles
  • 2017 – 75,862 miles
  • 2016 – 73,710 miles
  • 2015 – 72,179 miles
  • 2014 – 70,434 miles
  • 2013 – 67,838 miles
  • 2012 – 64,913 miles
  • 2011 – 60,714 miles
  • 2009 – 54,612 miles
  • 2008 – 44,589 miles
  • 2007 – 42,520 miles
  • 2006 – 38,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,087 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective water build up (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f,n/s/f,o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty at top of piston fixing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r,n/s/r,o/s/f and n/s/f

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,087 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    83,087 miles
    Test number
    809013385704
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective water build up (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f,n/s/f,o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty at top of piston fixing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail83,082 miles (+70)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,082 miles
    Test number
    411893060738
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached rusty at top of piston to mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective water build up (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f,n/s/f,o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty at top of piston fixing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass83,012 miles (+363)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    83,012 miles
    Test number
    918296395804
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass82,649 miles (+58)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    82,649 miles
    Test number
    190363569442
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f,n/s/f,o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass82,591 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    82,591 miles
    Test number
    979208757961
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r,n/s/r,o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail82,579 miles (+456)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,579 miles
    Test number
    225564197609
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r,n/s/r,o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,123 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    82,123 miles
    Test number
    971477331048
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail82,123 miles (+2,139)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,123 miles
    Test number
    931451843455
    • Repaired at testRear Coil spring fractured or broken N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass79,984 miles (+926)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    79,984 miles
    Test number
    400978664503
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f,n/s/f,o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s and damage to outer side walls (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,058 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,058 miles
    Test number
    101690168619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail79,058 miles (+879)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,058 miles
    Test number
    125750040985
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass78,179 miles (+2,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    78,179 miles
    Test number
    374783725967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass75,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    75,862 miles
    Test number
    131883249575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,862 miles (+2,152)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,862 miles
    Test number
    241445342030
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre very low inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre low inner edge

  15. Pass73,710 miles (+1,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,710 miles
    Test number
    436258445795
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass72,179 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,179 miles
    Test number
    106810915223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,489 miles (+1,055)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    71,489 miles
    Test number
    626722195042
    • NoteFront brake discs deteriorated.

  18. Pass70,434 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,434 miles
    Test number
    997290714266
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail70,434 miles (+694)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,434 miles
    Test number
    546280214222
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass69,740 miles (+1,902)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,740 miles
    Test number
    876202994045
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs all deteriorated.

  21. Pass67,838 miles (+2,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,838 miles
    Test number
    427684093085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass64,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,913 miles
    Test number
    138780592467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail64,913 miles (+4,199)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,913 miles
    Test number
    978180692046
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre very low inner edge

  24. Pass60,714 miles (+6,102)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    60,714 miles
    Test number
    428748711020
    • NoteRear tyres getting low

  25. Pass54,612 miles (+2,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    54,612 miles
    Test number
    190394529307
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass52,035 miles (+7,446)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    52,035 miles
    Test number
    754303989189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,589 miles (+2,069)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    44,589 miles
    Test number
    881569388174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass42,520 miles (+4,150)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    42,520 miles
    Test number
    214822067453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass38,370 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    38,370 miles
    Test number
    753433076101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass38,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,331 miles
    Test number
    931663106119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 TNK

Does S6 TNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S6 TNK expired on 27 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S6 TNK?
The MOT on S6 TNK expired on 27 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S6 TNK done?
S6 TNK was recorded at 83,087 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2025, an average of 2,320 miles a year.
Has S6 TNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 TNK has failed 7 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S6 TNK 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 TNK find?
S6 TNK passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective water build up; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f,n/s/f,o/s/r and n/s/r; nearside rear upper shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty at top of piston fixing, and 2 more.

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