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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

X6 SDHMOT history

X6 SDH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 104,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

X6 SDH silver 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 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
104,159 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X6 SDH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X6 SDH was last recorded at 104,159 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,156 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,159 miles
  • 2025 – 103,095 miles
  • 2024 – 101,424 miles
  • 2023 – 100,105 miles
  • 2022 – 97,788 miles
  • 2021 – 93,898 miles
  • 2020 – 87,143 miles
  • 2019 – 82,066 miles
  • 2018 – 76,362 miles
  • 2017 – 71,101 miles
  • 2016 – 65,234 miles
  • 2015 – 59,940 miles
  • 2014 – 55,398 miles
  • 2013 – 50,094 miles
  • 2012 – 44,827 miles
  • 2011 – 40,150 miles
  • 2010 – 35,952 miles
  • 2009 – 32,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,159 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Headlamp levelling device inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front tyre-wall cut

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear nearside and offside inner sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,159 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    104,159 miles
    Test number
    543316411019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail104,156 miles (+1,061)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,156 miles
    Test number
    214264599633
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass103,095 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    103,095 miles
    Test number
    612109177345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,424 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    101,424 miles
    Test number
    771020451209
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail101,421 miles (+1,316)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,421 miles
    Test number
    225687533290
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass100,105 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    100,105 miles
    Test number
    169096657979
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail100,101 miles (+2,313)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,101 miles
    Test number
    618910088717
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass97,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,788 miles
    Test number
    623247895310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,788 miles (+3,890)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,788 miles
    Test number
    489009111115
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass93,898 miles (+6,755)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    93,898 miles
    Test number
    368111537760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,143 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,143 miles
    Test number
    177489944805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,138 miles (+5,072)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,138 miles
    Test number
    973017168787
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass82,066 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,066 miles
    Test number
    504297417999
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail82,065 miles (+5,703)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,065 miles
    Test number
    874737815389
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass76,362 miles (+5,261)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    76,362 miles
    Test number
    203236293101
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted all over

  16. Pass71,101 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,101 miles
    Test number
    782227807685
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear number-plate starting to delaminate
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame and underbody floor corroding

  17. Fail71,101 miles (+5,867)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,101 miles
    Test number
    623696933186
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear number-plate starting to delaminate
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame and underbody floor corroding

  18. Pass65,234 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,234 miles
    Test number
    422919206157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre-wall cut
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryPower-steering stiff in operation

  19. Fail65,227 miles (+5,287)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,227 miles
    Test number
    860426410724
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHeadlamps matched pair are not the same colour dipped beam (1.7.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre-wall cut
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryPower-steering stiff in operation

  20. Pass59,940 miles (+4,542)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,940 miles
    Test number
    241868541616
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside dipped beam yellow tint
    • AdvisoryFront power-steering slightly stiff in operation
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake efficiency just met 17%
    • AdvisoryRear numberplate starting to delaminate
    • AdvisoryRear vehicle underbody and sills corroded

  21. Pass55,398 miles (+5,304)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,398 miles
    Test number
    375111664277
    • NoteRear numberplate starting to delaminate
    • NoteRear subframe / rear suspension arms / rear inner sills - corroding
    • NoteYellow tint dipped beam bulbs fitted

  22. Pass50,094 miles (+5,267)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,094 miles
    Test number
    637271463265
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc scored and corroded
    • NoteOffside front headlight condensation and beam image slightly diffused
    • NoteRear inner sills / rear subframe and arms - corroding
    • NoteWashers slightly feeble

  23. Pass44,827 miles (+4,677)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    44,827 miles
    Test number
    569463542262
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc scored slightly
    • NoteWashers slightly feeble

  24. Pass40,150 miles (+4,198)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,150 miles
    Test number
    806165551252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,952 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,952 miles
    Test number
    340163560428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,905 miles (+3,725)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,905 miles
    Test number
    373133350204
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  27. Pass32,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,180 miles
    Test number
    574160159255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X6 SDH

Does X6 SDH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X6 SDH is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X6 SDH?
The MOT on X6 SDH is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X6 SDH done?
X6 SDH was recorded at 104,159 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 4,229 miles a year.
Has X6 SDH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X6 SDH has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on X6 SDH 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 X6 SDH find?
X6 SDH passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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