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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,497 cc

V6 VKJMOT history

V6 VKJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 91,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

V6 VKJ blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
91,196 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 VKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 VKJ was last recorded at 91,196 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
91,034 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
162 miles
Average per year
2,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,196 miles
  • 2025 – 91,034 miles
  • 2023 – 89,416 miles
  • 2022 – 80,703 miles
  • 2021 – 72,960 miles
  • 2020 – 68,541 miles
  • 2019 – 62,955 miles
  • 2018 – 61,341 miles
  • 2017 – 59,044 miles
  • 2016 – 56,436 miles
  • 2015 – 54,155 miles
  • 2014 – 52,261 miles
  • 2013 – 50,223 miles
  • 2012 – 49,005 miles
  • 2011 – 45,891 miles
  • 2010 – 43,477 miles
  • 2009 – 40,679 miles
  • 2008 – 37,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,196 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,196 miles (+162)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    91,196 miles
    Test number
    266613752569
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass91,034 miles (+1,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    91,034 miles
    Test number
    988452757791
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass89,416 miles (+8,713)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    89,416 miles
    Test number
    503286991052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,703 miles (+7,743)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    80,703 miles
    Test number
    461841416243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,960 miles (+4,419)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    72,960 miles
    Test number
    161541091886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,541 miles (+5,586)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,541 miles
    Test number
    706172978043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,955 miles (+1,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,955 miles
    Test number
    507404689155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  8. Pass61,341 miles (+2,297)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,341 miles
    Test number
    274915138480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,044 miles (+2,608)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,044 miles
    Test number
    130647445954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,436 miles (+2,281)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,436 miles
    Test number
    757956744981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,155 miles (+1,894)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    54,155 miles
    Test number
    786135775128
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNoise from steering on full lock
  12. Pass52,261 miles (+2,038)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,261 miles
    Test number
    568468474176
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass50,223 miles (+1,218)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,223 miles
    Test number
    209977173102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,005 miles (+3,114)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    49,005 miles
    Test number
    879164272138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,891 miles
    Test number
    188929161155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,891 miles (+2,414)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,891 miles
    Test number
    287539761433
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  17. Pass43,477 miles (+2,798)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    43,477 miles
    Test number
    383834970182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,679 miles (+3,254)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    40,679 miles
    Test number
    582420889156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,425 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,425 miles
    Test number
    391840158243
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn uneven

Questions about V6 VKJ

Does V6 VKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 VKJ is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 VKJ?
The MOT on V6 VKJ is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 VKJ done?
V6 VKJ was recorded at 91,196 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 2,974 miles a year.
Has V6 VKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 VKJ has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2011.
Has the mileage on V6 VKJ 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 VKJ find?
V6 VKJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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