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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

46 EUOMOT history

46 EUO is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 May 2009. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 174,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2025.

46 EUO black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2026
Mileage
174,580 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
46 EUO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 May 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

46 EUO was last recorded at 174,580 miles on 24 Feb 2025, 7,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,345 miles · 18 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
7,235 miles
Average per year
10,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,580 miles
  • 2023 – 167,345 miles
  • 2022 – 156,281 miles
  • 2021 – 139,020 miles
  • 2020 – 128,267 miles
  • 2019 – 112,853 miles
  • 2018 – 103,279 miles
  • 2017 – 94,000 miles
  • 2016 – 80,861 miles
  • 2014 – 63,091 miles
  • 2013 – 51,106 miles
  • 2012 – 43,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,580 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Child seat fitted n/s rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,580 miles (+7,235)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    174,580 miles
    Test number
    279632449657
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass167,345 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    167,345 miles
    Test number
    465145603114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail167,345 miles (+11,064)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,345 miles
    Test number
    437961897615
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass156,281 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    156,281 miles
    Test number
    475705748438
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill and undercovers
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  5. Fail156,281 miles (+17,261)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,281 miles
    Test number
    510385772554
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tires both (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill and undercovers
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  6. Pass139,020 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    139,020 miles
    Test number
    671758126083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both look damp (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCovers all underside
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  7. Fail139,020 miles (+10,753)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,020 miles
    Test number
    321179738597
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both look damp (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCovers all underside
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  8. Pass128,267 miles (+15,414)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    128,267 miles
    Test number
    464214354979
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass112,853 miles (+9,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    112,853 miles
    Test number
    376424871626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass103,279 miles (+9,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    103,279 miles
    Test number
    802524805257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass94,000 miles (+13,139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    94,000 miles
    Test number
    589423939097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to rear seat unable carry out full inspection on rear seat belts

  12. Pass80,861 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    80,861 miles
    Test number
    521264340694
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted n/s rear

  13. Fail80,812 miles (+17,721)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,812 miles
    Test number
    176052666616
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted n/s rear

  14. Pass63,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    63,091 miles
    Test number
    207660794182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,091 miles (+11,985)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,091 miles
    Test number
    956979074138
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass51,106 miles (+7,277)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,106 miles
    Test number
    138465773189
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to limit.

  17. Pass43,829 miles (+459)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,829 miles
    Test number
    376301392149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,370 miles
    Test number
    845590232152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 46 EUO

What vehicle is registration 46 EUO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 46 EUO on a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 May 2009. 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 EUO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 46 EUO expired on 23 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 46 EUO?
The MOT on 46 EUO expired on 23 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 46 EUO done?
46 EUO was recorded at 174,580 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2025, an average of 10,253 miles a year.
Has 46 EUO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 46 EUO has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on 46 EUO 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 EUO find?
46 EUO passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.

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