BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc
V6 HLWMOT history
V6 HLW is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 84,921 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 84,921 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,703 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V6 HLW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V6 HLW was last recorded at 84,921 miles on 8 May 2026, 7,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 77,890 miles · 14 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,031 miles
- Average per year
- 2,703 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 84,921 miles
- 2025 – 77,890 miles
- 2024 – 75,679 miles
- 2023 – 72,484 miles
- 2022 – 71,884 miles
- 2021 – 71,653 miles
- 2020 – 71,434 miles
- 2019 – 70,888 miles
- 2018 – 70,092 miles
- 2017 – 68,627 miles
- 2016 – 67,269 miles
- 2015 – 66,010 miles
- 2014 – 63,938 miles
- 2013 – 61,177 miles
- 2012 – 58,287 miles
- 2011 – 55,098 miles
- 2010 – 51,132 miles
- 2009 – 46,505 miles
- 2008 – 40,486 miles
- 2007 – 36,009 miles
- 2006 – 31,354 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,921 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013
Full MOT history
25 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,921 miles (+7,031)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 84,921 miles
- Test number
- 162904889735
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,890 miles (+2,211)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 77,890 miles
- Test number
- 426278084047
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass75,679 miles (+3,195)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 75,679 miles
- Test number
- 374833504641
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,484 miles (+600)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 72,484 miles
- Test number
- 403476260714
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,884 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 71,884 miles
- Test number
- 507340659131
- MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail71,884 miles (+231)1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,884 miles
- Test number
- 992775704703
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass71,653 miles (+219)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 71,653 miles
- Test number
- 970553391262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,434 miles (+546)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 71,434 miles
- Test number
- 284980597484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,888 miles (+796)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 70,888 miles
- Test number
- 135871803905
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass70,092 miles (+1,465)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 70,092 miles
- Test number
- 723516844448
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs are showing signs of wear
- AdvisoryBoth front brake flexi hoses are detoriorated
Pass68,627 miles (+1,358)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 68,627 miles
- Test number
- 438504578361
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOff side front tyre is getting low on tread
Pass67,269 miles (+1,259)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 67,269 miles
- Test number
- 733202748929
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,010 miles (+2,072)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 66,010 miles
- Test number
- 335539205434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,938 miles (+2,761)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 63,938 miles
- Test number
- 218726194457
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front brake discs are showing signs of wear
- NoteBoth front wiper blades are slightly worn
Pass61,177 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 61,177 miles
- Test number
- 956128293135
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
Fail61,177 miles (+2,890)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,177 miles
- Test number
- 669407793100
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass58,287 miles (+3,189)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 58,287 miles
- Test number
- 357443492168
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass55,098 miles (+3,966)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 55,098 miles
- Test number
- 867347281178
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,132 miles (+4,627)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 51,132 miles
- Test number
- 140417180105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,505 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 46,505 miles
- Test number
- 972790599168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,505 miles (+6,019)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,505 miles
- Test number
- 654199889168
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass40,486 miles (+4,477)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 40,486 miles
- Test number
- 330445688122
- NoteRear brake pads low
Fail36,009 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,009 miles
- Test number
- 291012497423
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass36,009 miles (+4,655)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 36,009 miles
- Test number
- 903112597117
- AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass31,354 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 31,354 miles
- Test number
- 943754996125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V6 HLW
- Does V6 HLW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 HLW is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V6 HLW?
- The MOT on V6 HLW is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V6 HLW done?
- V6 HLW was recorded at 84,921 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 2,703 miles a year.
- Has V6 HLW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V6 HLW has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on V6 HLW 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 HLW find?
- V6 HLW passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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