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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

V6 BRLMOT history

V6 BRL is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 186,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2022.

V6 BRL green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2023
Mileage
186,561 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2022
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 BRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 BRL was last recorded at 186,561 miles on 24 Aug 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Feb 2011: 115,236 miles, lower than 198,382 miles on 21 Dec 2009.
  • 24 Aug 2021: 34,082 miles, lower than 176,331 miles on 23 Aug 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
186,561 miles · 22 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 186,561 miles
  • 2021 – 34,082 miles
  • 2020 – 169,313 miles
  • 2019 – 164,026 miles
  • 2018 – 154,427 miles
  • 2017 – 145,212 miles
  • 2016 – 140,238 miles
  • 2015 – 138,155 miles
  • 2014 – 133,865 miles
  • 2013 – 130,979 miles
  • 2012 – 125,128 miles
  • 2011 – 115,236 miles
  • 2009 – 198,382 miles
  • 2008 – 167,623 miles
  • 2007 – 134,780 miles
  • 2006 – 100,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,561 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySlight oil leaks steering pump etcRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Surface rust underbody outer inner sills etc etc

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Underbody rust behind plasic covers trim etc

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,561 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    186,561 miles
    Test number
    969248421951
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks steering pump etc

  2. Fail186,561 miles (+152,479)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,561 miles
    Test number
    644647121586
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks steering pump etc

  3. Pass34,082 miles (-142,249)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    34,082 miles
    Test number
    232569490886
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySurface rust underbody outer inner sills etc etc

  4. Fail176,331 miles (+7,018)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,331 miles
    Test number
    373959549235
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySurface rust underbody outer inner sills etc etc

  5. Pass169,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    169,313 miles
    Test number
    997429890492
    • AdvisoryUnderbody rust behind plasic covers trim etc

  6. Fail169,313 miles (+5,287)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,313 miles
    Test number
    159180837781
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody rust behind plasic covers trim etc

  7. Pass164,026 miles (+665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    164,026 miles
    Test number
    143118893026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail163,361 miles (+8,934)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,361 miles
    Test number
    925111765535
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass154,427 miles (+3,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    154,427 miles
    Test number
    927938698913
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass151,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    151,078 miles
    Test number
    302852245137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail151,078 miles (+5,866)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,078 miles
    Test number
    456463015660
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass145,212 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    145,212 miles
    Test number
    945469096235
    • AdvisoryFront washers need adjustment
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPossible coolant leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen sml chips

  13. Fail145,211 miles (+4,973)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,211 miles
    Test number
    351389506064
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront washers need adjustment
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPossible coolant leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen sml chips

  14. Pass140,238 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    140,238 miles
    Test number
    733979175247
    • AdvisoryEML IS ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail140,238 miles (+2,083)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,238 miles
    Test number
    634950283891
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEML IS ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail138,155 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,155 miles
    Test number
    168104905109
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass138,155 miles (+4,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    138,155 miles
    Test number
    547994605157
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass133,865 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    133,865 miles
    Test number
    386109094095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteGearbox rear flange oil seal leaking
    • NoteN/S/F wheel arch damaged
    • NoteO/S/F fog lamp missing

  19. Fail133,865 miles (+2,886)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,865 miles
    Test number
    566229094038
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteGearbox rear flange oil seal leaking
    • NoteN/S/F wheel arch damaged
    • NoteO/S/F fog lamp missing

  20. Pass130,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    130,979 miles
    Test number
    288701223164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail130,979 miles (+5,851)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,979 miles
    Test number
    139401023126
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass125,128 miles (+5)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    125,128 miles
    Test number
    266790772080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear shock absorber covers insecure
    • NoteO/s front inner wing insecure

  23. Fail125,123 miles (+9,887)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,123 miles
    Test number
    277823162046
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear shock absorber covers insecure
    • NoteN/s rear tyrewall cracking but not to cords
    • NoteO/s front inner wing insecure

  24. Pass115,236 miles (-83,146)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    115,236 miles
    Test number
    308212841010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass198,382 miles (+30,759)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    198,382 miles
    Test number
    641405559382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass167,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    167,623 miles
    Test number
    380889158321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail167,623 miles (+32,843)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,623 miles
    Test number
    744929158388
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  28. Pass134,780 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    134,780 miles
    Test number
    901164827387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail134,733 miles (+34,131)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,733 miles
    Test number
    341133227369
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  30. Pass100,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    100,602 miles
    Test number
    844665516263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 BRL

Does V6 BRL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V6 BRL expired on 23 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V6 BRL?
The MOT on V6 BRL expired on 23 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V6 BRL done?
V6 BRL was recorded at 186,561 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2022, an average of 5,353 miles a year.
Has V6 BRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 BRL has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on V6 BRL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 11 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V6 BRL find?
V6 BRL passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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