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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

S6 XLHMOT history

S6 XLH is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 180,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

S6 XLH black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
180,480 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 XLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 XLH was last recorded at 180,480 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 14,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,453 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
14,027 miles
Average per year
7,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,480 miles
  • 2024 – 166,453 miles
  • 2023 – 156,482 miles
  • 2022 – 147,420 miles
  • 2021 – 132,394 miles
  • 2020 – 132,231 miles
  • 2019 – 130,734 miles
  • 2018 – 127,554 miles
  • 2017 – 126,125 miles
  • 2015 – 98,316 miles
  • 2014 – 92,811 miles
  • 2013 – 86,678 miles
  • 2012 – 78,620 miles
  • 2011 – 70,920 miles
  • 2010 – 61,845 miles
  • 2009 – 53,218 miles
  • 2008 – 45,758 miles
  • 2007 – 41,176 miles
  • 2006 – 32,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,480 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass180,480 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    180,480 miles
    Test number
    735525482997
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail180,480 miles (+14,027)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,480 miles
    Test number
    612229809717
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass166,453 miles (+9,971)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    166,453 miles
    Test number
    673358053879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass156,482 miles (+9,062)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    156,482 miles
    Test number
    549901304805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,420 miles (+15,026)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    147,420 miles
    Test number
    401295909784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,394 miles (+163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    132,394 miles
    Test number
    695087645011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass132,231 miles (+1,497)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,231 miles
    Test number
    663267709583
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass130,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,734 miles
    Test number
    384209939816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail130,734 miles (+3,180)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,734 miles
    Test number
    533945295036
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

  10. Pass127,554 miles (+1,429)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    127,554 miles
    Test number
    785488181457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,125 miles (+27,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    126,125 miles
    Test number
    343316863586
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass98,316 miles (+5,505)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    98,316 miles
    Test number
    806071915212
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass92,811 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    92,811 miles
    Test number
    275489814295
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail92,800 miles (+6,122)2 dangerous2 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,800 miles
    Test number
    249948014270
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass86,678 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    86,678 miles
    Test number
    967125713205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail86,661 miles (+8,041)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,661 miles
    Test number
    756154013277
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass78,620 miles (+7,700)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    78,620 miles
    Test number
    875387112239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,920 miles (+9,075)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    70,920 miles
    Test number
    919317811255
    • NoteOffside front tyre has approx 4cm cut on outer side wall. No ply cords are exposed.
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing thin.

  19. Pass61,845 miles (+8,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    61,845 miles
    Test number
    340575000457
    • 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)

  20. Pass53,218 miles (+7,460)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    53,218 miles
    Test number
    290865719263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,758 miles (+4,582)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    45,758 miles
    Test number
    493050728213
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge.

  22. Pass41,176 miles (+8,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    41,176 miles
    Test number
    314508487217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass32,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    32,301 miles
    Test number
    890749486218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,296 miles2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,296 miles
    Test number
    283379486220
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S6 XLH

Does S6 XLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 XLH is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S6 XLH?
The MOT on S6 XLH is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 XLH done?
S6 XLH was recorded at 180,480 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 7,771 miles a year.
Has S6 XLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 XLH has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S6 XLH 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 XLH find?
S6 XLH passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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