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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,926 cc

V6 VDSMOT history

V6 VDS is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 163,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

V6 VDS black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
163,515 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 VDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 VDS was last recorded at 163,515 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 6,930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,585 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,930 miles
Average per year
6,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,515 miles
  • 2025 – 156,585 miles
  • 2024 – 149,649 miles
  • 2023 – 140,317 miles
  • 2022 – 135,496 miles
  • 2021 – 131,051 miles
  • 2020 – 126,593 miles
  • 2019 – 121,895 miles
  • 2018 – 117,051 miles
  • 2017 – 115,177 miles
  • 2016 – 112,455 miles
  • 2015 – 110,419 miles
  • 2014 – 104,215 miles
  • 2013 – 93,184 miles
  • 2012 – 81,897 miles
  • 2011 – 70,642 miles
  • 2010 – 60,464 miles
  • 2009 – 49,135 miles
  • 2008 – 38,918 miles
  • 2007 – 29,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,515 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Both front tyre valve cracking and perished

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,515 miles (+6,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    163,515 miles
    Test number
    954574755212
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass156,585 miles (+6,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    156,585 miles
    Test number
    901456320075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass149,649 miles (+9,332)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    149,649 miles
    Test number
    322607602886
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass140,317 miles (+4,821)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    140,317 miles
    Test number
    286523510644
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  5. Pass135,496 miles (+4,445)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    135,496 miles
    Test number
    891271590213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass131,051 miles (+4,458)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    131,051 miles
    Test number
    392676045107
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass126,593 miles (+28)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,593 miles
    Test number
    402760344710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail126,565 miles (+4,670)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,565 miles
    Test number
    305264753786
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick-up (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick-up (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass121,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    121,895 miles
    Test number
    690292181655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail121,895 miles (+4,844)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,895 miles
    Test number
    876937239299
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass117,051 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    117,051 miles
    Test number
    317319727741
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  12. Fail117,051 miles (+1,874)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,051 miles
    Test number
    320761848762
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  13. Pass115,177 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    115,177 miles
    Test number
    245749706259
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre valve cracking and perished

  14. Fail115,176 miles (+2,721)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,176 miles
    Test number
    197554324864
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advise (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre valve cracking and perished

  15. Pass112,455 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    112,455 miles
    Test number
    917005497376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advise (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advise (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre valve cracking and perished

  16. Fail112,454 miles (+2,035)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,454 miles
    Test number
    451016000683
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated also traction control light on (3.6.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advise (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advise (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre valve cracking and perished

  17. Pass110,419 miles (+6,204)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    110,419 miles
    Test number
    308014855138
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass104,215 miles (+11,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    104,215 miles
    Test number
    835830754139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass93,184 miles (+11,287)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    93,184 miles
    Test number
    947928443170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,897 miles (+11,255)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    81,897 miles
    Test number
    267431152454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,642 miles (+10,178)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    70,642 miles
    Test number
    406577081060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,464 miles (+11,329)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,464 miles
    Test number
    124350160406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,135 miles (+10,217)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,135 miles
    Test number
    124314169009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,918 miles (+9,032)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    38,918 miles
    Test number
    191385018093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    29,886 miles
    Test number
    672557737023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 VDS

Does V6 VDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 VDS is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 VDS?
The MOT on V6 VDS is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 VDS done?
V6 VDS was recorded at 163,515 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 6,850 miles a year.
Has V6 VDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 VDS has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on V6 VDS 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 VDS find?
V6 VDS passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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