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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

V6 NSFMOT history

V6 NSF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 116,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

V6 NSF black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2027
Mileage
116,341 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 NSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 NSF was last recorded at 116,341 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 10,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,234 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,107 miles
Average per year
5,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,341 miles
  • 2025 – 106,234 miles
  • 2024 – 95,315 miles
  • 2023 – 88,254 miles
  • 2022 – 81,079 miles
  • 2021 – 75,609 miles
  • 2020 – 67,300 miles
  • 2019 – 59,362 miles
  • 2018 – 54,925 miles
  • 2017 – 49,754 miles
  • 2016 – 43,698 miles
  • 2015 – 34,958 miles
  • 2014 – 29,405 miles
  • 2013 – 26,720 miles
  • 2012 – 24,282 miles
  • 2011 – 22,196 miles
  • 2010 – 19,450 miles
  • 2009 – 16,119 miles
  • 2007 – 10,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,341 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,341 miles (+10,107)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    116,341 miles
    Test number
    737455730843
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,234 miles (+10,919)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    106,234 miles
    Test number
    205270660930
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,315 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    95,315 miles
    Test number
    594600577953
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail95,315 miles (+7,061)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,315 miles
    Test number
    732611953810
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass88,254 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,254 miles
    Test number
    330392258302
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage on sidewall but not down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail88,254 miles (+7,175)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,254 miles
    Test number
    968048047594
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessive oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage on sidewall but not down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass81,079 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    81,079 miles
    Test number
    357010326281
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror back missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail81,077 miles (+5,468)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,077 miles
    Test number
    307794562191
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing seat belt trapped behind seat unable to check (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror back missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass75,609 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    75,609 miles
    Test number
    657954497235
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail75,609 miles (+8,309)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,609 miles
    Test number
    289385171770
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass67,300 miles (+1,911)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    67,300 miles
    Test number
    925325349921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass65,389 miles (+6,027)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,389 miles
    Test number
    147409049448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass59,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,362 miles
    Test number
    230813824801
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded requires replacement (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  14. Fail59,362 miles (+4,437)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,362 miles
    Test number
    277192704403
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded requires replacement (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  15. Pass54,925 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,925 miles
    Test number
    723669832480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,858 miles (+5,104)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,858 miles
    Test number
    896732798544
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass49,754 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,754 miles
    Test number
    364599515357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,707 miles (+6,009)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,707 miles
    Test number
    731460725669
    • FailureBonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded 1 front to rear, near fuel filter (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass43,698 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,698 miles
    Test number
    973913830571
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail43,698 miles (+8,740)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,698 miles
    Test number
    654482261934
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass34,958 miles (+5,553)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,958 miles
    Test number
    396481165049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,405 miles
    Test number
    209659554016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,405 miles (+2,685)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,405 miles
    Test number
    939462954027
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass26,720 miles (+2,438)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,720 miles
    Test number
    669740453035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,282 miles (+2,086)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,282 miles
    Test number
    319290862026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,196 miles (+2,746)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,196 miles
    Test number
    208934261014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,450 miles (+3,331)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    19,450 miles
    Test number
    431375660092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,119 miles (+5,384)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    16,119 miles
    Test number
    893040479035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass10,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    10,735 miles
    Test number
    162147167296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 NSF

Does V6 NSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 NSF is valid until 14 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 NSF?
The MOT on V6 NSF is valid until 14 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 NSF done?
V6 NSF was recorded at 116,341 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 5,538 miles a year.
Has V6 NSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 NSF has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on V6 NSF 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 NSF find?
V6 NSF passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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