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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

NTS 46MOT history

NTS 46 is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

NTS 46 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 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
112,430 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NTS 46
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
2 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NTS 46 was last recorded at 112,430 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,429 miles · 9 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,430 miles
  • 2024 – 110,911 miles
  • 2023 – 109,914 miles
  • 2022 – 106,333 miles
  • 2019 – 103,098 miles
  • 2018 – 99,779 miles
  • 2017 – 94,772 miles
  • 2016 – 88,880 miles
  • 2015 – 84,400 miles
  • 2014 – 76,271 miles
  • 2013 – 69,869 miles
  • 2012 – 65,823 miles
  • 2011 – 59,132 miles
  • 2010 – 54,281 miles
  • 2009 – 47,559 miles
  • 2008 – 42,113 miles
  • 2006 – 33,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,430 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,430 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    112,430 miles
    Test number
    639896825068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  2. Fail112,429 miles (+1,518)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,429 miles
    Test number
    352193076967
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  3. Pass110,911 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    110,911 miles
    Test number
    606330792217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail110,885 miles (+971)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,885 miles
    Test number
    233490891928
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass109,914 miles (+3,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    109,914 miles
    Test number
    669047260499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass106,333 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    106,333 miles
    Test number
    151343037465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail106,307 miles (+3,209)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,307 miles
    Test number
    817002321893
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass103,098 miles (+3,319)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,098 miles
    Test number
    650527334074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,779 miles (+5,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    99,779 miles
    Test number
    609468466881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass94,772 miles (+5,892)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    94,772 miles
    Test number
    749568439454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,880 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    88,880 miles
    Test number
    241595322450
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail88,880 miles (+4,480)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,880 miles
    Test number
    866320040540
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass84,400 miles (+8,129)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    84,400 miles
    Test number
    935981245132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass76,271 miles (+6,402)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    76,271 miles
    Test number
    829818824156
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass69,869 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,869 miles
    Test number
    257407123159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,630 miles (+3,807)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,630 miles
    Test number
    857032623178
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  17. Pass65,823 miles (+139)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,823 miles
    Test number
    866197312104
    • NoteVehicle only just met parking brake efficiency

  18. Fail65,684 miles (+6,552)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,684 miles
    Test number
    367930612160
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass59,132 miles (+4,851)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    59,132 miles
    Test number
    145655291464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass54,281 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    54,281 miles
    Test number
    862253300177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail54,229 miles (+6,670)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,229 miles
    Test number
    531519490081
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass47,559 miles (+5,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    47,559 miles
    Test number
    194477899019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass42,113 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    42,113 miles
    Test number
    122641378055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,087 miles (+8,625)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,087 miles
    Test number
    132195068003
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

  25. Pass33,462 miles (+2,215)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    33,462 miles
    Test number
    792451396297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,247 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    31,247 miles
    Test number
    921077436043
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about NTS 46

What vehicle is registration NTS 46 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NTS 46 on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 2000. 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 NTS 46 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NTS 46 is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on NTS 46?
The MOT on NTS 46 is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NTS 46 done?
NTS 46 was recorded at 112,430 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 3,991 miles a year.
Has NTS 46 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NTS 46 has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on NTS 46 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 NTS 46 find?
NTS 46 passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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