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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

V6 MXTMOT history

V6 MXT is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

V6 MXT silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
81,023 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 MXT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 MXT was last recorded at 81,023 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 365 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,658 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
365 miles
Average per year
3,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,023 miles
  • 2025 – 80,658 miles
  • 2024 – 79,130 miles
  • 2022 – 74,789 miles
  • 2021 – 71,076 miles
  • 2020 – 65,416 miles
  • 2019 – 59,837 miles
  • 2018 – 55,531 miles
  • 2017 – 50,569 miles
  • 2016 – 45,590 miles
  • 2015 – 40,533 miles
  • 2014 – 35,322 miles
  • 2012 – 27,292 miles
  • 2011 – 23,205 miles
  • 2010 – 21,907 miles
  • 2009 – 20,076 miles
  • 2008 – 18,140 miles
  • 2007 – 16,587 miles
  • 2006 – 14,300 miles
  • 2005 – 11,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,023 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front suspension arms and bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,023 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    81,023 miles
    Test number
    867181617779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,658 miles (+1,528)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    80,658 miles
    Test number
    963016058806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,130 miles (+4,341)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    79,130 miles
    Test number
    682077596590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,789 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    74,789 miles
    Test number
    564912119707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail74,784 miles (+3,708)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,784 miles
    Test number
    970839446710
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass71,076 miles (+5,660)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    71,076 miles
    Test number
    688834427749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,416 miles (+5,579)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    65,416 miles
    Test number
    171255069114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,837 miles (+4,306)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    59,837 miles
    Test number
    954457373771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,531 miles (+4,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,531 miles
    Test number
    293297007375
    • AdvisoryRear springs rust
  10. Pass50,569 miles (+4,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,569 miles
    Test number
    308351665461
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms and bushes worn
  11. Pass45,590 miles (+5,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,590 miles
    Test number
    397412453859
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms and bushes worn
  12. Pass40,533 miles (+5,211)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,533 miles
    Test number
    445886585005
    • NoteAll tyres devoid of tread and splitting inner sidewalls
    • NoteFront suspension arms and bushes worn
  13. Pass35,322 miles (+8,030)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,322 miles
    Test number
    866431594091
    • NoteFront suspension arms and bush wear
    • NoteRear tyre wear inner edge
  14. Pass27,292 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    27,292 miles
    Test number
    315370142345
    • NoteFront brakes near limit
    • NoteGeneral wear front suspension arms and bushes
    • NoteRear brakes worn
  15. Fail27,292 miles (+4,087)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,292 miles
    Test number
    605550742356
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront brakes near limit
    • NoteGeneral wear front suspension arms and bushes
    • NoteRear brakes worn
  16. Pass23,205 miles (+1,298)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    23,205 miles
    Test number
    666773151332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,907 miles (+1,831)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    21,907 miles
    Test number
    382826350328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    20,076 miles
    Test number
    214395849357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail20,076 miles (+1,936)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,076 miles
    Test number
    910545749354
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  20. Pass18,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    18,140 miles
    Test number
    483997748373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail18,140 miles (+1,553)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,140 miles
    Test number
    350476548323
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  22. Pass16,587 miles (+2,287)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    16,587 miles
    Test number
    984631357365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,300 miles (+2,305)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    14,300 miles
    Test number
    463593956477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    11,995 miles
    Test number
    683829845362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail11,995 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,995 miles
    Test number
    794009845374
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Questions about V6 MXT

Does V6 MXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 MXT is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 MXT?
The MOT on V6 MXT is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 MXT done?
V6 MXT was recorded at 81,023 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 3,388 miles a year.
Has V6 MXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 MXT has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on V6 MXT 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 MXT find?
V6 MXT passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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