BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
V6 BTBMOT history
V6 BTB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 86,471 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 May 2027
- Mileage
- 86,471 mi
- At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,630 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V6 BTB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V6 BTB was last recorded at 86,471 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 86,133 miles · 21 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 338 miles
- Average per year
- 2,630 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,471 miles
- 2025 – 86,133 miles
- 2024 – 85,769 miles
- 2023 – 85,684 miles
- 2022 – 85,356 miles
- 2021 – 85,193 miles
- 2020 – 85,049 miles
- 2019 – 84,706 miles
- 2018 – 84,293 miles
- 2017 – 83,991 miles
- 2016 – 82,754 miles
- 2015 – 81,814 miles
- 2014 – 80,446 miles
- 2013 – 78,877 miles
- 2012 – 77,342 miles
- 2011 – 75,619 miles
- 2010 – 68,136 miles
- 2009 – 56,239 miles
- 2008 – 46,370 miles
- 2007 – 36,138 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,471 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front ABS sensor bolt missing - sensor is secure
- AdvisoryOffside Front ABS sensor bolt missing - sensor is secure
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 2 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,471 miles (+338)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2027
- Odometer
- 86,471 miles
- Test number
- 731057104802
- AdvisoryNearside Front ABS sensor bolt missing - sensor is secure
- AdvisoryOffside Front ABS sensor bolt missing - sensor is secure
Pass86,133 miles (+364)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2026
- Odometer
- 86,133 miles
- Test number
- 237354070843
- AdvisoryNSF ABS sensor bolt missing - sensor is secure
- AdvisoryOSF ABS sensor bolt missing - sensor is secure
Pass85,769 miles (+85)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2025
- Odometer
- 85,769 miles
- Test number
- 920627885249
- AdvisoryOSF ABS sensor bolt missing. Sensor is secure
Pass85,684 miles (+328)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2024
- Odometer
- 85,684 miles
- Test number
- 791067255822
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,356 miles (+163)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2023
- Odometer
- 85,356 miles
- Test number
- 501997162321
- AdvisoryOffside Front ABS sensor bolt head missing, sensor is secure
Pass85,193 miles (+144)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 85,193 miles
- Test number
- 257980631436
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front ABS sensor bolt head missing.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))
Pass85,049 miles (+343)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 85,049 miles
- Test number
- 520346983758
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS RING (1.6 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front ABS BOLT HEAD MISSING
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS RING (1.6 (e))
Pass84,706 miles (+413)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 84,706 miles
- Test number
- 451335092947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,293 miles (+302)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 84,293 miles
- Test number
- 637179899098
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass83,991 miles (+1,237)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 83,991 miles
- Test number
- 777466754658
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass82,754 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 82,754 miles
- Test number
- 250279837258
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust front section corroded
Fail82,754 miles (+940)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,754 miles
- Test number
- 474243916024
- FailureFront Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust front section corroded
Pass81,814 miles (+1,368)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 81,814 miles
- Test number
- 665911775049
- NoteAdvice both rear shock absorbers have started to corrode on rams
Pass80,446 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 80,446 miles
- Test number
- 126703484023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fail80,445 miles (+1,568)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,445 miles
- Test number
- 976769974033
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass78,877 miles (+1,535)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 78,877 miles
- Test number
- 445682353031
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass77,342 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 77,342 miles
- Test number
- 428296562020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,342 miles (+1,723)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,342 miles
- Test number
- 478785552094
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass75,619 miles (+7,483)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 75,619 miles
- Test number
- 336547941035
- NoteSlight corrosion on n/s/r brake disc
- NoteTrailing arm bushes torn.
Pass68,136 miles (+11,897)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 68,136 miles
- Test number
- 192510750419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,239 miles (+9,869)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 56,239 miles
- Test number
- 364659849035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,370 miles (+10,232)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 46,370 miles
- Test number
- 364930068027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,138 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 36,138 miles
- Test number
- 953351067045
- NoteNumber plates
Questions about V6 BTB
- Does V6 BTB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 BTB is valid until 19 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V6 BTB?
- The MOT on V6 BTB is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V6 BTB done?
- V6 BTB was recorded at 86,471 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 2,630 miles a year.
- Has V6 BTB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V6 BTB has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2016.
- Has the mileage on V6 BTB 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 BTB find?
- V6 BTB passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front abs sensor bolt missing - sensor is secure; offside front abs sensor bolt missing - sensor is secure.
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