BMW logo

BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

46 ERSMOT history

46 ERS is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 74,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

46 ERS blue 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 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
74,269 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,413 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for 46 ERS in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
46 ERS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

46 ERS was last recorded at 74,269 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,049 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
220 miles
Average per year
2,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,269 miles
  • 2025 – 74,049 miles
  • 2024 – 73,599 miles
  • 2023 – 73,302 miles
  • 2022 – 71,953 miles
  • 2017 – 60,731 miles
  • 2016 – 57,122 miles
  • 2015 – 52,024 miles
  • 2014 – 48,520 miles
  • 2013 – 45,257 miles
  • 2012 – 43,147 miles
  • 2011 – 40,446 miles
  • 2010 – 38,222 miles
  • 2009 – 36,181 miles
  • 2008 – 33,148 miles
  • 2006 – 28,618 miles
  • 2005 – 24,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,269 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,269 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    74,269 miles
    Test number
    518762610486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,049 miles (+450)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    74,049 miles
    Test number
    362451536795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,599 miles (+297)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    73,599 miles
    Test number
    928756663318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,302 miles (+1,349)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    73,302 miles
    Test number
    661423351740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,953 miles (+11,222)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    71,953 miles
    Test number
    832733527709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,731 miles (+3,609)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,731 miles
    Test number
    807484355059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  7. Pass57,122 miles (+5,098)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,122 miles
    Test number
    360570032990
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper is split
  8. Pass52,024 miles (+3,504)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    52,024 miles
    Test number
    399826525218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,520 miles
    Test number
    637845224225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail48,520 miles (+3,263)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,520 miles
    Test number
    507554824219
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  11. Pass45,257 miles (+2,110)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    45,257 miles
    Test number
    299041433223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,147 miles (+2,701)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,147 miles
    Test number
    167234412293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    40,446 miles
    Test number
    615453301231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,444 miles (+2,222)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,444 miles
    Test number
    859253001223
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass38,222 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,222 miles
    Test number
    321702230455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,181 miles (+3,033)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    36,181 miles
    Test number
    302647719487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,148 miles (+4,530)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,148 miles
    Test number
    931713608228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,618 miles (+3,981)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    28,618 miles
    Test number
    182900516343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    24,637 miles
    Test number
    521088145228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 46 ERS

What vehicle is registration 46 ERS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 46 ERS on a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Sept 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 46 ERS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 46 ERS is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 46 ERS?
The MOT on 46 ERS is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 46 ERS done?
46 ERS was recorded at 74,269 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 2,413 miles a year.
Has 46 ERS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 46 ERS has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2014.
Has the mileage on 46 ERS 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 46 ERS find?
46 ERS passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Browse all 46E registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.