2010 BMW 6 Series 3.0L Diesel · CO03 PPP
2010 BMW 6 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Oct 2010. Recorded mileage 164,558 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 6 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CO03 PPP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 164,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CO03 PPP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 6 Series (CO03 PPP) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
CO03 PPP Mileage History
- 04/06/2024156,537 mi
- 04/06/2024156,537 mi
- 11/06/2025160,828 mi+4,291 mi
- 11/06/2025160,828 mi
- 10/06/2026164,558 mi+3,730 mi
Average of roughly 3,980 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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