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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T6 PDFMOT history

T6 PDF is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 94,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
94,200 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T6 PDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T6 PDF was last recorded at 94,200 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 2,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
91,282 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,918 miles
Average per year
6,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,200 miles
  • 2025 – 91,282 miles
  • 2024 – 89,074 miles
  • 2023 – 84,590 miles
  • 2022 – 77,293 miles
  • 2021 – 72,994 miles
  • 2020 – 67,730 miles
  • 2019 – 62,198 miles
  • 2018 – 49,649 miles
  • 2017 – 43,959 miles
  • 2016 – 36,953 miles
  • 2015 – 27,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,200 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,200 miles (+2,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    94,200 miles
    Test number
    520888783067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass91,282 miles (+2,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    91,282 miles
    Test number
    656018601768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass89,074 miles (+4,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    89,074 miles
    Test number
    908218782267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass84,590 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,590 miles
    Test number
    257052172117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail84,589 miles (+7,296)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,589 miles
    Test number
    995053106411
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass77,293 miles (+4,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,293 miles
    Test number
    591498000055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass72,994 miles (+5,264)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,994 miles
    Test number
    452069377788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,730 miles (+5,532)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    67,730 miles
    Test number
    995764671282
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass62,198 miles (+12,549)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    62,198 miles
    Test number
    615226146953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,649 miles (+5,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    49,649 miles
    Test number
    267079582790
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass43,959 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    43,959 miles
    Test number
    117687050326
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail43,959 miles (+7,006)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,959 miles
    Test number
    769461305650
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass36,953 miles (+9,140)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    36,953 miles
    Test number
    712226899608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,813 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    27,813 miles
    Test number
    459000533809
    • AdvisoryOs steering rack has slight lift
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

Questions about T6 PDF

Does T6 PDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T6 PDF is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T6 PDF?
The MOT on T6 PDF is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T6 PDF done?
T6 PDF was recorded at 94,200 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 6,126 miles a year.
Has T6 PDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T6 PDF has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T6 PDF 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 T6 PDF find?
T6 PDF passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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