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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,979 cc

V6 MKJMOT history

V6 MKJ is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 91,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2025.

V6 MKJ red 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 Apr 2025
Mileage
91,457 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 MKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V6 MKJ was last recorded at 91,457 miles on 17 Jun 2025, 297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,160 miles · 24 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
297 miles
Average per year
5,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,457 miles
  • 2024 – 91,160 miles
  • 2023 – 87,745 miles
  • 2022 – 82,844 miles
  • 2021 – 79,998 miles
  • 2019 – 78,778 miles
  • 2018 – 74,755 miles
  • 2017 – 67,229 miles
  • 2016 – 53,631 miles
  • 2015 – 45,778 miles
  • 2014 – 39,045 miles
  • 2013 – 32,313 miles
  • 2012 – 24,326 miles
  • 2011 – 15,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail91,457 miles
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both in poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on/close minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail91,457 miles (+297)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,457 miles
    Test number
    403309627589
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both in poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on/close minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass91,160 miles (+3,415)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    91,160 miles
    Test number
    956765266736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,745 miles (+4,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    87,745 miles
    Test number
    706850063959
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass82,844 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    82,844 miles
    Test number
    923590440273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail82,742 miles (+2,744)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,742 miles
    Test number
    510436603699
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed multiple small open cuts in inner tread area exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both abnormal wear inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass79,998 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    79,998 miles
    Test number
    916960813614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,778 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,778 miles
    Test number
    378043288238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail78,766 miles (+4,011)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,766 miles
    Test number
    194188074543
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,755 miles (+7,526)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,755 miles
    Test number
    618300446402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,229 miles (+13,598)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,229 miles
    Test number
    621260449295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,631 miles (+7,853)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    53,631 miles
    Test number
    686160727896
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge

  12. Pass45,778 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    45,778 miles
    Test number
    912323504632
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs inner working surfaces in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  13. Fail45,778 miles (+6,733)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,778 miles
    Test number
    836181148936
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs inner working surfaces in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  14. Pass39,045 miles (+6,732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    39,045 miles
    Test number
    479313714250
    • 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)

  15. Pass32,313 miles (+7,987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    32,313 miles
    Test number
    557792533219
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass24,326 miles (+8,613)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    24,326 miles
    Test number
    988997122298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    15,713 miles
    Test number
    757966601292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 MKJ

Does V6 MKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V6 MKJ expired on 23 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V6 MKJ?
The MOT on V6 MKJ expired on 23 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V6 MKJ done?
V6 MKJ was recorded at 91,457 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2025, an average of 5,450 miles a year.
Has V6 MKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 MKJ has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on V6 MKJ 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 MKJ find?
V6 MKJ failed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2025 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; parking brake efficiency below requirements; headlamp lens slightly defective both in poor condition, and 1 more.

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