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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 4,799 cc

V8 DYYMOT history

V8 DYY is a black petrol BMW 6 Series first used on 30 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 121,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

V8 DYY black BMW 6 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2026
Mileage
121,440 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 DYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
6 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 DYY was last recorded at 121,440 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 3,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,686 miles · 11 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
3,754 miles
Average per year
6,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,440 miles
  • 2024 – 117,686 miles
  • 2023 – 115,316 miles
  • 2022 – 115,014 miles
  • 2021 – 112,708 miles
  • 2020 – 107,665 miles
  • 2019 – 103,838 miles
  • 2018 – 98,833 miles
  • 2017 – 92,312 miles
  • 2016 – 86,243 miles
  • 2015 – 77,299 miles
  • 2014 – 65,823 miles
  • 2013 – 60,077 miles
  • 2012 – 53,012 miles
  • 2011 – 39,187 miles
  • 2010 – 22,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,440 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge required change a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Road wheel slightly distorted All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,440 miles (+3,754)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    121,440 miles
    Test number
    519220984853
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge required change a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Pass117,686 miles (+2,370)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    117,686 miles
    Test number
    688840028220
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass115,316 miles (+302)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,316 miles
    Test number
    170454771246
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted All (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass115,014 miles (+2,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    115,014 miles
    Test number
    929977810361
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted All (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. Pass112,708 miles (+5,043)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2022
    Odometer
    112,708 miles
    Test number
    791929246988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. Pass107,665 miles (+3,827)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    107,665 miles
    Test number
    496632368050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    103,838 miles
    Test number
    394743562380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,838 miles (+43)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,838 miles
    Test number
    676833674192
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  9. Fail103,795 miles (+4,962)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,795 miles
    Test number
    500123586440
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod to rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass98,833 miles (+6,521)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    98,833 miles
    Test number
    442456875382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass92,312 miles (+6,069)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    92,312 miles
    Test number
    746081930736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass86,243 miles (+8,944)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    86,243 miles
    Test number
    381981781170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,299 miles (+11,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    77,299 miles
    Test number
    186037645442
    • 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)
  14. Pass65,823 miles (+5,746)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,823 miles
    Test number
    495180324060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,077 miles (+7,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    60,077 miles
    Test number
    829974583124
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass53,012 miles (+13,825)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,012 miles
    Test number
    609407462172
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges close to legal limit
  17. Pass39,187 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,187 miles
    Test number
    369459721187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Fail39,187 miles (+16,265)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,187 miles
    Test number
    355365421165
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass22,922 miles (+336)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    22,922 miles
    Test number
    213311910467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    22,586 miles
    Test number
    524582960036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 DYY

Does V8 DYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V8 DYY expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V8 DYY?
The MOT on V8 DYY expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V8 DYY done?
V8 DYY was recorded at 121,440 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 6,367 miles a year.
Has V8 DYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 DYY has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2019.
Has the mileage on V8 DYY 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 V8 DYY find?
V8 DYY passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; exhaust noisy, and 3 more.

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