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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

Y6 VLWMOT history

Y6 VLW is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 112,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

Y6 VLW white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
112,085 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 VLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 VLW was last recorded at 112,085 miles on 12 May 2026, 8,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,550 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,535 miles
Average per year
7,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,085 miles
  • 2025 – 103,550 miles
  • 2024 – 97,204 miles
  • 2023 – 93,055 miles
  • 2022 – 88,137 miles
  • 2021 – 79,670 miles
  • 2020 – 73,153 miles
  • 2019 – 61,826 miles
  • 2018 – 50,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,085 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (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.

  • Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 31 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,085 miles (+8,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    112,085 miles
    Test number
    903597102215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass103,550 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    103,550 miles
    Test number
    136451239808
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail103,542 miles (+6,338)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,542 miles
    Test number
    972449754777
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass97,204 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    97,204 miles
    Test number
    517020478073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,055 miles (+4,918)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    93,055 miles
    Test number
    353105754281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,137 miles (+8,467)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    88,137 miles
    Test number
    867036604721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,670 miles (+6,517)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,670 miles
    Test number
    402107951599
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear discs lipped
  8. Pass73,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    73,153 miles
    Test number
    854422638884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,153 miles (+11,327)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,153 miles
    Test number
    990313117011
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass61,826 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    61,826 miles
    Test number
    511295923496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Fail61,826 miles (+11,156)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,826 miles
    Test number
    537893441633
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass50,670 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    50,670 miles
    Test number
    934885206649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about Y6 VLW

Does Y6 VLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 VLW is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y6 VLW?
The MOT on Y6 VLW is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y6 VLW done?
Y6 VLW was recorded at 112,085 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 7,893 miles a year.
Has Y6 VLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 VLW has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on Y6 VLW 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 VLW find?
Y6 VLW passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff.

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