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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

Y6 DWKMOT history

Y6 DWK is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 178,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

Y6 DWK red 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 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
178,368 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 DWK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 DWK was last recorded at 178,368 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 4,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,932 miles · 26 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,436 miles
Average per year
7,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,368 miles
  • 2024 – 173,932 miles
  • 2023 – 159,351 miles
  • 2022 – 146,356 miles
  • 2021 – 134,416 miles
  • 2020 – 123,899 miles
  • 2019 – 118,523 miles
  • 2018 – 115,124 miles
  • 2017 – 111,885 miles
  • 2016 – 107,702 miles
  • 2015 – 103,360 miles
  • 2014 – 98,895 miles
  • 2013 – 94,208 miles
  • 2012 – 89,039 miles
  • 2011 – 67,578 miles
  • 2009 – 47,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,368 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside front brake pipe rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Surface corrosion underneath on some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak engine and gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,368 miles (+4,436)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    178,368 miles
    Test number
    702268687998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass173,932 miles (+14,581)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    173,932 miles
    Test number
    551910274343
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass159,351 miles (+12,995)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    159,351 miles
    Test number
    799884307140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,356 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    146,356 miles
    Test number
    844773541735
    • AdvisorySlight drag on offside front brake

  5. Fail146,356 miles (+11,940)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,356 miles
    Test number
    448790094533
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight drag on offside front brake

  6. Pass134,416 miles (+10,517)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    134,416 miles
    Test number
    467962293774
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp aims on upper limit and beam images weak
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid dark in colour but not obviously comtaminated
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  7. Pass123,899 miles (+5,376)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    123,899 miles
    Test number
    932328855083
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in between treads (225/40x18) needs attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate light deteriorating (lens missing)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake poor effort (needs attention)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath on some components

  8. Pass118,523 miles (+3,399)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    118,523 miles
    Test number
    504341148965
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly insecure but taped up (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS red light on
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate light cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre starting to perish inbetween treads (225/40Y18)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake low effort
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath on some components

  9. Pass115,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    115,124 miles
    Test number
    669221608965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,124 miles (+3,239)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,124 miles
    Test number
    186090361053
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass111,885 miles (+4,183)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    111,885 miles
    Test number
    637522108385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,702 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    107,702 miles
    Test number
    334865912908
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine and gearbox
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail107,653 miles (+4,293)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,653 miles
    Test number
    759629972657
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine and gearbox
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass103,360 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    103,360 miles
    Test number
    618470809328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40 R18 (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail103,326 miles (+4,431)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,326 miles
    Test number
    478826972283
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40 R18 (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass98,895 miles (+4,687)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    98,895 miles
    Test number
    486358944221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteSill ccovers fitted.N/S/R number plate lamp lens missing.

  17. Pass94,208 miles (+5,169)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    94,208 miles
    Test number
    847880363243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,039 miles (+6,677)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    89,039 miles
    Test number
    558512372219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    82,362 miles
    Test number
    276582632092
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail82,362 miles (+14,784)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,362 miles
    Test number
    528351632012
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass67,578 miles (+20,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    67,578 miles
    Test number
    755872931056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass47,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,343 miles
    Test number
    471200989110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y6 DWK

Does Y6 DWK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 DWK is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y6 DWK?
The MOT on Y6 DWK is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y6 DWK done?
Y6 DWK was recorded at 178,368 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 7,963 miles a year.
Has Y6 DWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 DWK has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y6 DWK 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 Y6 DWK find?
Y6 DWK passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush, and 4 more.

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