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BMW

6 SERIES · Black

YYA8 00
MOTValid
MOT due11 Jul 2026
First reg31 Dec 1986
Mileage182,586 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

39 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 4 August 2025.

PASSED · 17 Jun 2025
Test date17 Jun 2025
Expiry11 Jul 2026
Test number316561026327
Mileage182,586 mi
PASSED · 12 Jul 2024
Test date12 Jul 2024
Expiry11 Jul 2025
Test number104680219159
Mileage181,921 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 3 Jul 2023
Test date3 Jul 2023
Expiry2 Jul 2024
Test number298155847076
Mileage181,316 mi
PASSED · 4 Jun 2022
Test date4 Jun 2022
Expiry3 Jun 2023
Test number412424735781
Mileage180,334 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 4 Jun 2022
Test date4 Jun 2022
Expiry
Test number628281449668
Mileage180,334 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 30 Apr 2021
Test date30 Apr 2021
Expiry29 Apr 2022
Test number561691357616
Mileage179,292 mi
FAILED · 13 Dec 2019
Test date13 Dec 2019
Expiry
Test number263116403446
Mileage179,292 mi
MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible tape covering some of the numbers (0.1 (b))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MajorWindscreen washer not working water level ok no noise from pump (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Advisorynearside and offside rear axel bushs worn
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear meatl pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisorySTRONG ADVISE corrosion offside rear inner rear arch
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisoryslight binding from nearside and offside rear wheels
MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive STRONG ADVISE inner wheel arch front by bumper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INNER RACK END (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OUTER TRACK ROD END (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisoryfront bumper corroded
MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Advisoryfog light tell tail not working
Advisorynearside front brake pipe to flexi joint damp no signs of dripping
PASSED · 2 Jun 2011
Test date2 Jun 2011
Expiry1 Jun 2012
Test number207093251108
Mileage177,349 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredboth rear tyres bald on inner edges
User Enteredrear suspension joints slightly worn
FAILED · 24 May 2011
Test date24 May 2011
Expiry
Test number157504841120
Mileage177,349 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredboth rear tyres bald on inner edges
PASSED · 24 May 2010
Test date24 May 2010
Expiry23 May 2011
Test number414864040144
Mileage174,274 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredrear suspension joints worn
User Enteredn/s/r and o/s/r floor corroded above subframe mountings
FAILED · 21 May 2010
Test date21 May 2010
Expiry
Test number773991940193
Mileage74,270 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredrear suspension joints worn
User Enteredn/s/r and o/s/r floor corroded above subframe mountings
PASSED · 12 Mar 2009
Test date12 Mar 2009
Expiry11 Mar 2010
Test number620021079092
Mileage172,237 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredrear suspension joints worn.
User EnteredSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
User Enteredcorrosion to front floor and wheelarch
User Enteredo/s sill corroded
FAILED · 9 Mar 2009
Test date9 Mar 2009
Expiry
Test number873478269024
Mileage172,202 mi
FailOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
FailOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredrear suspension joints worn.
User EnteredSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
User Enteredcorrosion to front floor and wheelarch
User Enteredo/s sill corroded
PASSED · 12 Mar 2008
Test date12 Mar 2008
Expiry11 Mar 2009
Test number991922778013
Mileage167,893 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredPAS leak
User EnteredSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
User Enteredrear suspension joints worn
FAILED · 5 Mar 2008
Test date5 Mar 2008
Expiry
Test number792035368096
Mileage167,868 mi
Failfront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FailOffside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredPAS leak
User EnteredSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
User Enteredslight play in centre drag link
User Enteredrear suspension joints worn
PASSED · 5 Mar 2007
Test date5 Mar 2007
Expiry9 Mar 2008
Test number604364367063
Mileage162,337 mi
PASSED · 1 Mar 2006
Test date1 Mar 2006
Expiry9 Mar 2007
Test number562950266030
Mileage
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredexhaust emmissions slightly high 3.4%
User Enteredoil leaks
User Enteredfront brake discs slightly warped
User Enteredsteering centre drag link slightly worn
User Enteredsmall hole near nearside front jacking point
FAILED · 1 Mar 2006
Test date1 Mar 2006
Expiry
Test number182590266061
Mileage
PrsOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PrsOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredexhaust emmissions slightly high 3.4%
User Enteredoil leaks
User Enteredfront brake discs slightly warped
User Enteredsteering centre drag link slightly worn
User Enteredsmall hole near nearside front jacking point