
BMW 3 Series
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
Pass71,530 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 71,530 miles
- Test number
- 337026002746
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass64,666 miles (+8,010)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 64,666 miles
- Test number
- 909564960428
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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)
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)
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
Pass27,884 miles (+4,076)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 27,884 miles
- Test number
- 857617041061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,808 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 23,808 miles
- Test number
- 672808050004
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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