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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,796 cc

L46 GUCMOT history

L46 GUC is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2024 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 143,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2024
Mileage
143,336 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2023
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L46 GUC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
6 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L46 GUC was last recorded at 143,336 miles on 6 Jul 2023, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,330 miles · 28 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 143,336 miles
  • 2022 – 142,604 miles
  • 2017 – 142,596 miles
  • 2015 – 142,060 miles
  • 2014 – 138,861 miles
  • 2013 – 137,948 miles
  • 2011 – 136,407 miles
  • 2010 – 134,986 miles
  • 2009 – 133,595 miles
  • 2008 – 131,164 miles
  • 2007 – 129,128 miles
  • 2006 – 127,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,336 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes coming off master cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around nearside front jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around offside front jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryAuxillary belts squeal. .require adjustmentRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySuspension components corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass143,336 miles (+6)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    143,336 miles
    Test number
    146406624050
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes coming off master cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around nearside front jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around offside front jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxillary belts squeal. .require adjustment
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  2. Fail143,330 miles (+726)2 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,330 miles
    Test number
    336299877389
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear coming off splitter (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes coming off master cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around nearside front jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around offside front jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxillary belts squeal. .require adjustment
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  3. Pass142,604 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    142,604 miles
    Test number
    877567478898
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section-corroded at rear joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at master cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  4. Fail142,604 miles (+8)3 major2 repaired1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,604 miles
    Test number
    702162412610
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront jacking points corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  5. Pass142,596 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    142,596 miles
    Test number
    792787704733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,060 miles (+3,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    142,060 miles
    Test number
    129265285400
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  7. Pass138,861 miles (+913)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    138,861 miles
    Test number
    209126284091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,948 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    137,948 miles
    Test number
    706630873006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail137,948 miles (+1,541)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,948 miles
    Test number
    359818063045
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass136,407 miles (+1,421)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    136,407 miles
    Test number
    317918171017
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil present at gearbox

  11. Pass134,986 miles (+1,391)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    134,986 miles
    Test number
    193955760447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass133,595 miles (+2,431)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    133,595 miles
    Test number
    261726569048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass131,164 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    131,164 miles
    Test number
    592500378009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail131,164 miles (+2,036)3 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,164 miles
    Test number
    592558068037
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail129,128 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,128 miles
    Test number
    154942567469
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass129,128 miles (+1,341)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    129,128 miles
    Test number
    674902767093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass127,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    127,787 miles
    Test number
    491402676018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L46 GUC

Does L46 GUC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L46 GUC expired on 5 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L46 GUC?
The MOT on L46 GUC expired on 5 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L46 GUC done?
L46 GUC was recorded at 143,336 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2023, an average of 898 miles a year.
Has L46 GUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L46 GUC has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L46 GUC 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 L46 GUC find?
L46 GUC passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2023 with 14 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes coming off master cylinder corroded; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 11 more.

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