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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1990 · 1,990 cc

H46 SHHMOT history

H46 SHH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1990. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 118,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
118,781 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H46 SHH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
1 Aug 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H46 SHH was last recorded at 118,781 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Oct 2021: 11,348 miles, lower than 111,878 miles on 2 Sept 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,770 miles · 5 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
1,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,781 miles
  • 2025 – 118,319 miles
  • 2024 – 118,111 miles
  • 2023 – 115,833 miles
  • 2022 – 115,636 miles
  • 2021 – 11,348 miles
  • 2020 – 111,878 miles
  • 2019 – 111,194 miles
  • 2018 – 108,143 miles
  • 2017 – 107,469 miles
  • 2016 – 106,318 miles
  • 2013 – 103,628 miles
  • 2012 – 101,312 miles
  • 2011 – 101,193 miles
  • 2009 – 101,181 miles
  • 2007 – 94,729 miles
  • 2006 – 93,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,781 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear tyre cracking on swidewalls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside hole in sill but not structure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,781 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    118,781 miles
    Test number
    141834914540
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,770 miles (+451)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,770 miles
    Test number
    156840354673
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,319 miles (+208)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    118,319 miles
    Test number
    307887693056
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail118,111 miles (+2,278)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,111 miles
    Test number
    213491651480
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended BOTH SIDE (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass115,833 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,833 miles
    Test number
    993029624758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,636 miles (+104,288)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,636 miles
    Test number
    536428872542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass11,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    11,348 miles
    Test number
    297949971920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail11,348 miles (-100,530)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,348 miles
    Test number
    965890336627
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass111,878 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    111,878 miles
    Test number
    694310324824
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail111,878 miles (+684)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,878 miles
    Test number
    288088690632
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass111,194 miles (+3,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,194 miles
    Test number
    376271815963
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass108,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    108,143 miles
    Test number
    894230609791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,143 miles (+674)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,143 miles
    Test number
    516724348037
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass107,469 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    107,469 miles
    Test number
    697071791504
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Fail107,469 miles (+1,151)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,469 miles
    Test number
    940388237523
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass106,318 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    106,318 miles
    Test number
    170426795906
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on swidewalls
    • AdvisoryOffside hole in sill but not structure
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCar has general corrosion
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  17. Fail106,318 miles (+2,690)6 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,318 miles
    Test number
    305387165581
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on swidewalls
    • AdvisoryOffside hole in sill but not structure
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCar has general corrosion
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  18. Pass103,628 miles3 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    103,628 miles
    Test number
    509771963258
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front flexi pipes starting to crack
    • NoteBoth rear wheel arches starting to corrode
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
    • NoteFront wipers dont automatically sit in park position
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracked around sidewall and within tread
    • NoteSlght corrosion down both rear sills

  19. Fail103,628 miles (+2,316)5 failures3 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,628 miles
    Test number
    646159053258
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front flexi pipes starting to crack
    • NoteBoth rear wheel arches starting to corrode
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
    • NoteFront wipers dont automatically sit in park position
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracked around sidewall and within tread
    • NoteSlght corrosion down both rear sills

  20. Fail101,312 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,312 miles
    Test number
    158505952246
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBattery loose

  21. Pass101,312 miles (+119)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    101,312 miles
    Test number
    827305552285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBattery loose

  22. Pass101,193 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    101,193 miles
    Test number
    365509341455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail101,188 miles (+7)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,188 miles
    Test number
    578028041276
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Fail101,181 miles (+6,452)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,181 miles
    Test number
    380033109333
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front discs have slight corrision
    • NoteFront exhaust pipe bracket corroded and broken, exhaust still secure.

  25. Pass94,729 miles (+737)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    94,729 miles
    Test number
    412752917264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass93,992 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    93,992 miles
    Test number
    572666406202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail93,991 miles2 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,991 miles
    Test number
    402334996194
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousRear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Questions about H46 SHH

Does H46 SHH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H46 SHH is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on H46 SHH?
The MOT on H46 SHH is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H46 SHH done?
H46 SHH was recorded at 118,781 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 1,244 miles a year.
Has H46 SHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H46 SHH has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on H46 SHH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Oct 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on H46 SHH find?
H46 SHH passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.

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