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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 2,494 cc

L46 SUGMOT history

L46 SUG is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 90,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
90,998 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L46 SUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
29 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L46 SUG was last recorded at 90,998 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 68 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,930 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
68 miles
Average per year
1,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,998 miles
  • 2025 – 90,930 miles
  • 2024 – 90,841 miles
  • 2023 – 90,746 miles
  • 2022 – 90,550 miles
  • 2020 – 90,125 miles
  • 2019 – 89,437 miles
  • 2018 – 88,965 miles
  • 2016 – 87,355 miles
  • 2015 – 83,620 miles
  • 2014 – 82,026 miles
  • 2013 – 79,495 miles
  • 2011 – 78,125 miles
  • 2010 – 76,455 miles
  • 2009 – 75,690 miles
  • 2008 – 74,558 miles
  • 2007 – 72,713 miles
  • 2006 – 69,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,998 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,998 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    90,998 miles
    Test number
    425829719474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,930 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    90,930 miles
    Test number
    192529294322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,841 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    90,841 miles
    Test number
    847915886721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,746 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    90,746 miles
    Test number
    599844465833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,550 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,550 miles
    Test number
    802804803506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail90,521 miles (+396)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,521 miles
    Test number
    386408682821
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits see print out (8.2.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass90,125 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    90,125 miles
    Test number
    811982403143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,437 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,437 miles
    Test number
    636872048385
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail89,436 miles (+471)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,436 miles
    Test number
    433367614876
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass88,965 miles (+1,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,965 miles
    Test number
    414885122368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass87,355 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    87,355 miles
    Test number
    265811216020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail87,344 miles (+3,724)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,344 miles
    Test number
    730357719174
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass83,620 miles (+1,594)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    83,620 miles
    Test number
    551578414680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,026 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,026 miles
    Test number
    935280194139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,002 miles (+2,507)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,002 miles
    Test number
    299448784115
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass79,495 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    79,495 miles
    Test number
    537091693111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail79,495 miles (+1,370)4 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,495 miles
    Test number
    479371093166
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass78,125 miles (+1,670)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    78,125 miles
    Test number
    768062441297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass76,455 miles (+765)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    76,455 miles
    Test number
    533819770115
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass75,690 miles (+1,132)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    75,690 miles
    Test number
    684411019169
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.
    • NotePassenger wiper blade slightly smeering windscreen

  21. Pass74,558 miles (+1,845)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    74,558 miles
    Test number
    120244318199
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEM NEED ATTENTION.

  22. Pass72,713 miles (+2,834)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    72,713 miles
    Test number
    240391417414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,879 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    69,879 miles
    Test number
    350771516124
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L46 SUG

Does L46 SUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L46 SUG is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L46 SUG?
The MOT on L46 SUG is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L46 SUG done?
L46 SUG was recorded at 90,998 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 1,036 miles a year.
Has L46 SUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L46 SUG has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L46 SUG 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 SUG find?
L46 SUG passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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