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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,171 cc

S6 XVNMOT history

S6 XVN is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

S6 XVN black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
98,794 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 XVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 XVN was last recorded at 98,794 miles on 7 May 2026, 12,965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,829 miles · 10 May 2025
Between the last two tests
12,965 miles
Average per year
4,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,794 miles
  • 2025 – 85,829 miles
  • 2024 – 81,185 miles
  • 2023 – 81,176 miles
  • 2022 – 79,253 miles
  • 2020 – 78,349 miles
  • 2019 – 77,028 miles
  • 2018 – 75,055 miles
  • 2017 – 71,530 miles
  • 2016 – 64,666 miles
  • 2015 – 56,656 miles
  • 2014 – 51,221 miles
  • 2013 – 42,795 miles
  • 2012 – 38,576 miles
  • 2011 – 27,884 miles
  • 2010 – 23,808 miles
  • 2009 – 18,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,794 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,794 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    98,794 miles
    Test number
    831396813941
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail98,793 miles (+12,964)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,793 miles
    Test number
    482897875589
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass85,829 miles (+4,644)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    85,829 miles
    Test number
    260050598739
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass81,185 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    81,185 miles
    Test number
    802916264767
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion underneath all around
  5. Pass81,176 miles (+1,923)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    81,176 miles
    Test number
    897323673479
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass79,253 miles (+904)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,253 miles
    Test number
    338638803974
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass78,349 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,349 miles
    Test number
    305237553443
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUNDER VEHICLE RUSTD
  8. Fail78,347 miles (+1,319)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,347 miles
    Test number
    148377733881
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUNDER VEHICLE RUSTD
  9. Pass77,028 miles (+1,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,028 miles
    Test number
    642416328866
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted curb damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  10. Pass75,055 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    75,055 miles
    Test number
    488172239860
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail75,032 miles (+3,502)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,032 miles
    Test number
    590922716872
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass71,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,530 miles
    Test number
    337026002746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,530 miles (+6,864)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,530 miles
    Test number
    219919770937
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass64,666 miles (+8,010)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    64,666 miles
    Test number
    909564960428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,656 miles (+5,435)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,656 miles
    Test number
    355880985090
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront bumper damaged
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass51,221 miles (+8,426)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    51,221 miles
    Test number
    179729264023
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  17. Pass42,795 miles (+129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,795 miles
    Test number
    366623193032
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail42,666 miles (+4,090)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,666 miles
    Test number
    596906383047
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass38,576 miles (+10,692)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    38,576 miles
    Test number
    556936452096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs worn
  20. Pass27,884 miles (+4,076)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    27,884 miles
    Test number
    857617041061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    23,808 miles
    Test number
    672808050004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,808 miles (+5,608)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,808 miles
    Test number
    712188950014
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass18,200 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    18,200 miles
    Test number
    800735919046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteInner and outer wear in front tyres

Questions about S6 XVN

Does S6 XVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 XVN is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 XVN?
The MOT on S6 XVN is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 XVN done?
S6 XVN was recorded at 98,794 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 4,657 miles a year.
Has S6 XVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 XVN has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S6 XVN 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 XVN find?
S6 XVN passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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