BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

X6 URKMOT history

X6 URK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 117,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

X6 URK blue 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 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
117,290 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,490 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for X6 URK in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
X6 URK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X6 URK was last recorded at 117,290 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,297 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
993 miles
Average per year
5,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,290 miles
  • 2025 – 116,297 miles
  • 2024 – 110,323 miles
  • 2023 – 105,695 miles
  • 2022 – 100,996 miles
  • 2021 – 94,376 miles
  • 2020 – 90,863 miles
  • 2019 – 86,442 miles
  • 2018 – 80,817 miles
  • 2017 – 74,737 miles
  • 2016 – 67,349 miles
  • 2015 – 60,669 miles
  • 2014 – 54,518 miles
  • 2013 – 47,630 miles
  • 2012 – 41,065 miles
  • 2011 – 34,254 miles
  • 2009 – 26,313 miles
  • 2008 – 20,313 miles
  • 2007 – 14,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,290 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front damage tyre sidewall

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,290 miles (+993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    117,290 miles
    Test number
    188945066887
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass116,297 miles (+5,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    116,297 miles
    Test number
    147243485514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass110,323 miles (+4,628)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    110,323 miles
    Test number
    985882265432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,695 miles (+4,699)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    105,695 miles
    Test number
    514474517680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    100,996 miles
    Test number
    491544335802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,996 miles (+2,492)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,996 miles
    Test number
    322251943548
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass98,504 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,504 miles
    Test number
    640392642570
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail98,504 miles (+4,128)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,504 miles
    Test number
    732288051310
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass94,376 miles (+3,513)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,376 miles
    Test number
    789144676875
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring testable items
  10. Pass90,863 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,863 miles
    Test number
    914604406237
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smeary
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
  11. Fail90,861 miles (+4,419)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,861 miles
    Test number
    686151023419
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smeary
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
  12. Pass86,442 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,442 miles
    Test number
    535551086729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn low inner edge also damage sidewall
  13. Fail86,442 miles (+5,625)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,442 miles
    Test number
    177366352536
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn low inner edge also damage sidewall
  14. Pass80,817 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    80,817 miles
    Test number
    553329051478
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Fail80,816 miles (+6,079)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,816 miles
    Test number
    420912721772
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Pass74,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    74,737 miles
    Test number
    475490531325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front damage tyre sidewall
  17. Fail74,737 miles (+7,388)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,737 miles
    Test number
    508897058136
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front damage tyre sidewall
  18. Pass67,349 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,349 miles
    Test number
    567844538888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front damage tyre sidewall
  19. Fail67,349 miles (+6,680)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,349 miles
    Test number
    515423697644
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front damage tyre sidewall
  20. Pass60,669 miles (+6,151)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    60,669 miles
    Test number
    708940135045
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to the limit.
    • NoteDamage front tyre sidewalls.
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteInner front and rear brake pads worn close to the limit.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.
  21. Pass54,518 miles (+6,888)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    54,518 miles
    Test number
    295981634009
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDamage front tyre sidewalls.
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteDeterioration front susp.arms rear bushes.
    • NoteInner front and rear brake pads wearing low.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.
  22. Pass47,630 miles (+6,565)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,630 miles
    Test number
    655912313049
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front and rear inner brake pads wearing low.
    • NoteDamage tyre sidewalls.
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteSmall stone chips front windscreen.
    • NoteWater ingress nearside front spot/fog lamp.
  23. Pass41,065 miles (+6,811)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,065 miles
    Test number
    905103012032
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteInner rear brake pads wearing low.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.
  24. Pass34,254 miles (+7,941)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    34,254 miles
    Test number
    199082021019
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine oil level low
  25. Pass26,313 miles (+6,000)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,313 miles
    Test number
    482686999283
    • NoteDamage tyre sidewalls.
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.
  26. Pass20,313 miles (+5,807)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    20,313 miles
    Test number
    880653288268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    14,506 miles
    Test number
    524596397257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X6 URK

Does X6 URK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X6 URK is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X6 URK?
The MOT on X6 URK is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X6 URK done?
X6 URK was recorded at 117,290 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 5,490 miles a year.
Has X6 URK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X6 URK has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on X6 URK 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 URK find?
X6 URK passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.

Browse all X6U registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.