BMW 6 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 4,799 cc
Y4 ARCMOT history
Y4 ARC is a blue petrol BMW 6 Series first used on 5 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,024 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 145,024 mi
- At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,004 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y4 ARC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 6 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 5 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y4 ARC was last recorded at 145,024 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 1,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 143,898 miles · 9 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,126 miles
- Average per year
- 6,004 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 145,024 miles
- 2025 – 143,898 miles
- 2024 – 142,893 miles
- 2023 – 141,610 miles
- 2022 – 140,030 miles
- 2021 – 137,498 miles
- 2020 – 136,244 miles
- 2019 – 130,507 miles
- 2018 – 126,984 miles
- 2017 – 119,965 miles
- 2016 – 111,501 miles
- 2015 – 98,112 miles
- 2014 – 84,982 miles
- 2013 – 71,387 miles
- 2012 – 67,456 miles
- 2011 – 63,087 miles
- 2009 – 55,770 miles
- 2008 – 37,465 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,024 miles
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disc's scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner lower arm bushes worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Engine oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 21 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,024 miles (+1,126)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 145,024 miles
- Test number
- 306890802196
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disc's scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass143,898 miles (+1,005)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 143,898 miles
- Test number
- 609232627157
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass142,893 miles (+1,283)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 142,893 miles
- Test number
- 175242150722
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner surface's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass141,610 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 141,610 miles
- Test number
- 414196557080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,606 miles (+1,576)2 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,606 miles
- Test number
- 272476301228
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake excessively binding both rear brake's (1.2.1 (f))
Pass140,030 miles (+2,532)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 140,030 miles
- Test number
- 296787707052
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on 3.26mm worn on inner edge
Pass137,498 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 137,498 miles
- Test number
- 943858407637
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail137,498 miles (+1,254)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,498 miles
- Test number
- 206932808400
- Repaired at testNearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,244 miles (+5,737)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 136,244 miles
- Test number
- 161816375497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,507 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 130,507 miles
- Test number
- 896035424911
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail130,505 miles (+3,521)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,505 miles
- Test number
- 564405201601
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass126,984 miles (+7,019)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 126,984 miles
- Test number
- 283263940571
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass119,965 miles (+8,464)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 119,965 miles
- Test number
- 588326741996
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,501 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 111,501 miles
- Test number
- 851980543142
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Fail111,500 miles (+13,388)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,500 miles
- Test number
- 657610643806
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Pass98,112 miles (+13,130)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2016
- Odometer
- 98,112 miles
- Test number
- 626939435120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,982 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2015
- Odometer
- 84,982 miles
- Test number
- 139056804174
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail84,978 miles (+13,591)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,978 miles
- Test number
- 555716904136
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass71,387 miles (+3,931)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2014
- Odometer
- 71,387 miles
- Test number
- 387395133114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,456 miles (+4,369)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 67,456 miles
- Test number
- 646478102174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,087 miles (+7,317)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 63,087 miles
- Test number
- 459575401125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,770 miles (+18,305)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 55,770 miles
- Test number
- 843188839350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,465 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 37,465 miles
- Test number
- 963426928373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y4 ARC
- Does Y4 ARC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 ARC is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y4 ARC?
- The MOT on Y4 ARC is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y4 ARC done?
- Y4 ARC was recorded at 145,024 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 6,004 miles a year.
- Has Y4 ARC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y4 ARC has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y4 ARC 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 Y4 ARC find?
- Y4 ARC passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disc's scored; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 4 more.
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