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BMW 430

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 2,993 cc

V6 MLJMOT history

V6 MLJ is a black diesel BMW 430 first used on 28 Oct 2017. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 112,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
112,706 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 MLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
430
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
28 Oct 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 MLJ was last recorded at 112,706 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 12,462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,244 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
12,462 miles
Average per year
12,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,706 miles
  • 2025 – 100,244 miles
  • 2024 – 89,985 miles
  • 2023 – 76,146 miles
  • 2022 – 61,884 miles
  • 2021 – 46,264 miles
  • 2020 – 39,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,706 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Fronts cuts no cords visible

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 16 Oct 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,706 miles (+12,462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    112,706 miles
    Test number
    432438702177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass100,244 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    100,244 miles
    Test number
    750496230620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Fronts cuts no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Fail100,243 miles (+10,258)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,243 miles
    Test number
    951226695919
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/19 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Fronts cuts no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass89,985 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    89,985 miles
    Test number
    105961729002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Fail89,985 miles (+13,839)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,985 miles
    Test number
    713272153234
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  6. Pass76,146 miles (+14,262)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    76,146 miles
    Test number
    343975379576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass61,884 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    61,884 miles
    Test number
    872046715532
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail61,884 miles (+15,620)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,884 miles
    Test number
    935005829816
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass46,264 miles (+6,510)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    46,264 miles
    Test number
    377202807727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,754 miles
    Test number
    777023905383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 MLJ

Does V6 MLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 MLJ is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 MLJ?
The MOT on V6 MLJ is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 MLJ done?
V6 MLJ was recorded at 112,706 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 12,670 miles a year.
Has V6 MLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 MLJ has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V6 MLJ 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 MLJ find?
V6 MLJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear.

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