BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,979 cc
V6 AKAMOT history
V6 AKA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,993 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 106,993 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,578 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V6 AKA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 10 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V6 AKA was last recorded at 106,993 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 3,259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 103,734 miles · 25 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,259 miles
- Average per year
- 4,578 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,993 miles
- 2025 – 103,734 miles
- 2024 – 98,214 miles
- 2023 – 91,854 miles
- 2022 – 87,517 miles
- 2021 – 82,654 miles
- 2020 – 77,599 miles
- 2019 – 72,834 miles
- 2018 – 69,520 miles
- 2016 – 66,963 miles
- 2015 – 63,249 miles
- 2014 – 60,142 miles
- 2013 – 54,892 miles
- 2012 – 48,118 miles
- 2011 – 42,205 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
21 tests since 12 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,993 miles (+3,259)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 106,993 miles
- Test number
- 158772268174
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass103,734 miles (+59)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 103,734 miles
- Test number
- 694598215863
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail103,675 miles (+5,461)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,675 miles
- Test number
- 278847686693
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,214 miles (+6,360)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 98,214 miles
- Test number
- 855489882595
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,854 miles (+4,337)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 91,854 miles
- Test number
- 475969880927
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,517 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 87,517 miles
- Test number
- 240563305581
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,517 miles (+4,863)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,517 miles
- Test number
- 961207332232
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass82,654 miles (+5,055)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 82,654 miles
- Test number
- 760589030176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,599 miles (+167)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 77,599 miles
- Test number
- 308129466696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,432 miles (+4,598)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,432 miles
- Test number
- 347155494673
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass72,834 miles (+3,314)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 72,834 miles
- Test number
- 561880048396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,520 miles (+2,557)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 69,520 miles
- Test number
- 270968808170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,963 miles (+3,714)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 66,963 miles
- Test number
- 923056376759
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,249 miles (+3,107)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 63,249 miles
- Test number
- 856776960396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,142 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 60,142 miles
- Test number
- 507080744386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,142 miles (+5,250)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,142 miles
- Test number
- 925129934332
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass54,892 miles (+6,774)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 54,892 miles
- Test number
- 178687633391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,118 miles (+5,913)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 48,118 miles
- Test number
- 597108232371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,205 miles (+2,105)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 42,205 miles
- Test number
- 416159121387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,100 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 40,100 miles
- Test number
- 317826751237
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Fail40,100 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,100 miles
- Test number
- 386975051268
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Questions about V6 AKA
- Does V6 AKA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 AKA is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V6 AKA?
- The MOT on V6 AKA is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V6 AKA done?
- V6 AKA was recorded at 106,993 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 4,578 miles a year.
- Has V6 AKA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V6 AKA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on V6 AKA 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 V6 AKA find?
- V6 AKA passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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