BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
V6 SHBMOT history
V6 SHB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 45,906 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 May 2027
- Mileage
- 45,906 mi
- At MOT on 6 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,781 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V6 SHB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V6 SHB was last recorded at 45,906 miles on 6 May 2026, 1,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 44,466 miles · 19 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,440 miles
- Average per year
- 1,781 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 45,906 miles
- 2025 – 44,466 miles
- 2024 – 42,665 miles
- 2023 – 41,538 miles
- 2022 – 40,503 miles
- 2021 – 39,719 miles
- 2020 – 38,745 miles
- 2019 – 37,801 miles
- 2018 – 36,663 miles
- 2017 – 35,478 miles
- 2016 – 34,170 miles
- 2015 – 32,371 miles
- 2014 – 30,662 miles
- 2013 – 28,417 miles
- 2012 – 26,409 miles
- 2011 – 24,413 miles
- 2010 – 20,604 miles
- 2009 – 17,524 miles
- 2008 – 14,643 miles
- 2007 – 12,621 miles
- 2006 – 10,063 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass45,906 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2026
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass45,906 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2027
- Odometer
- 45,906 miles
- Test number
- 976297925844
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail45,903 miles (+1,437)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,903 miles
- Test number
- 402517260140
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass44,466 miles (+1,801)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2026
- Odometer
- 44,466 miles
- Test number
- 443243859239
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass42,665 miles (+1,127)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2025
- Odometer
- 42,665 miles
- Test number
- 548299060337
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass41,538 miles (+1,035)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2024
- Odometer
- 41,538 miles
- Test number
- 854652463366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,503 miles (+784)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2023
- Odometer
- 40,503 miles
- Test number
- 460954132411
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components
Pass39,719 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2022
- Odometer
- 39,719 miles
- Test number
- 857871602703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,719 miles (+974)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,719 miles
- Test number
- 365066936301
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass38,745 miles (+944)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2021
- Odometer
- 38,745 miles
- Test number
- 533051953367
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass37,801 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 37,801 miles
- Test number
- 514654275188
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail37,801 miles (+1,138)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,801 miles
- Test number
- 508830343671
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass36,663 miles (+1,185)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 36,663 miles
- Test number
- 539760290982
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass35,478 miles (+30)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 35,478 miles
- Test number
- 734253556237
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail35,448 miles (+1,278)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,448 miles
- Test number
- 715725987487
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass34,170 miles (+1,799)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 34,170 miles
- Test number
- 952147668202
- 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)
Pass32,371 miles (+1,709)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 32,371 miles
- Test number
- 877276485073
- 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)
Pass30,662 miles (+2,245)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 30,662 miles
- Test number
- 869423464084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,417 miles (+2,008)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 28,417 miles
- Test number
- 976970883065
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail26,409 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,409 miles
- Test number
- 127886572017
- Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass26,409 miles (+1,996)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 26,409 miles
- Test number
- 966656072087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,413 miles (+3,809)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 24,413 miles
- Test number
- 936572781000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,604 miles (+3,080)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 20,604 miles
- Test number
- 190920870000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,524 miles (+2,881)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 17,524 miles
- Test number
- 260439379038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,643 miles (+2,022)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 14,643 miles
- Test number
- 562998188028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,621 miles (+2,558)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 12,621 miles
- Test number
- 374968477098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,063 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 10,063 miles
- Test number
- 791879476079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V6 SHB
- Does V6 SHB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 SHB is valid until 27 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V6 SHB?
- The MOT on V6 SHB is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V6 SHB done?
- V6 SHB was recorded at 45,906 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 1,781 miles a year.
- Has V6 SHB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V6 SHB has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on V6 SHB 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 SHB find?
- V6 SHB passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted.
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