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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

S6 VCMMOT history

S6 VCM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2023 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 104,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2022.

S6 VCM 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 28 Mar 2023
Mileage
104,241 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2022
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 VCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 VCM was last recorded at 104,241 miles on 8 Mar 2022, 985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,256 miles · 29 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
985 miles
Average per year
3,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 104,241 miles
  • 2021 – 103,256 miles
  • 2019 – 97,544 miles
  • 2015 – 95,080 miles
  • 2014 – 91,416 miles
  • 2013 – 84,143 miles
  • 2012 – 78,968 miles
  • 2011 – 74,722 miles
  • 2010 – 70,739 miles
  • 2009 – 64,496 miles
  • 2008 – 57,785 miles
  • 2007 – 52,465 miles
  • 2006 – 47,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,241 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,241 miles (+985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,241 miles
    Test number
    379476536385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass103,256 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,256 miles
    Test number
    410470267304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail103,253 miles (+5,709)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,253 miles
    Test number
    329368800388
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass97,544 miles (+2,464)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,544 miles
    Test number
    980181479470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,080 miles (+3,664)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    95,080 miles
    Test number
    656757515117
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  6. Pass91,416 miles (+7,273)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    91,416 miles
    Test number
    286219704401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,143 miles (+5,175)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,143 miles
    Test number
    109400913155
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Pass78,968 miles (+4,246)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    78,968 miles
    Test number
    935231492008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,722 miles (+3,983)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,722 miles
    Test number
    618532191046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,739 miles (+6,243)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    70,739 miles
    Test number
    153092210182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,496 miles (+6,711)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    64,496 miles
    Test number
    951815209103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,785 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,785 miles
    Test number
    233795708127
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edges cant completely check underside of wheel archer or metal outter sills plastic covers fitted

  13. Pass57,785 miles (+5,320)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    57,785 miles
    Test number
    611695208109
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edges cant completely check underside of wheel archer or metal outter sills plastic covers fitted

  14. Pass52,465 miles (+4,853)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    52,465 miles
    Test number
    573777587073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,612 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    47,612 miles
    Test number
    952834196096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail47,612 miles3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,612 miles
    Test number
    833393396087
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Note2 front dics worn
    • NoteFront and rear disc pads just leagal

Questions about S6 VCM

Does S6 VCM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S6 VCM expired on 28 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S6 VCM?
The MOT on S6 VCM expired on 28 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S6 VCM done?
S6 VCM was recorded at 104,241 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2022, an average of 3,555 miles a year.
Has S6 VCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 VCM has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on S6 VCM 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 VCM find?
S6 VCM passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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