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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

R446 AWYMOT history

R446 AWY is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2020 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 135,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2024.

R446 AWY green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2020
Mileage
135,701 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2019
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R446 AWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
7 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2020
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

R446 AWY was last recorded at 135,701 miles on 9 Mar 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Mar 2019: 135,701 miles, lower than 136,314 miles on 27 Nov 2015.

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
136,314 miles · 27 Nov 2015
Average per year
4,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2019 – 135,701 miles
  • 2015 – 136,314 miles
  • 2014 – 131,033 miles
  • 2013 – 119,964 miles
  • 2012 – 113,007 miles
  • 2011 – 107,987 miles
  • 2009 – 100,585 miles
  • 2008 – 82,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorTyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. front axle (205/50/16-205/55/16) (5.2.3 (b))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front hanger (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS fluid leak from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read8 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    475377445138
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. front axle (205/50/16-205/55/16) (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front hanger (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS fluid leak from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  2. Pass135,701 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    135,701 miles
    Test number
    797327152652
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBack box corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  3. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    241297117543
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded in various areas.
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes rusty

  4. Pass136,314 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    136,314 miles
    Test number
    790131945450
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inside edges but still within limits.
    • AdvisorySlight cracking on both front flexible brake hoses.
    • AdvisorySpeedo mileage difficult to read.

  5. Fail136,314 miles (+5,281)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,314 miles
    Test number
    488098107485
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inside edges but still within limits.
    • AdvisorySlight cracking on both front flexible brake hoses.
    • AdvisorySpeedo mileage difficult to read.

  6. Pass131,033 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    131,033 miles
    Test number
    836966364221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre within limits but worn at inside edge

  7. Fail131,033 miles (+11,069)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,033 miles
    Test number
    888236964264
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre within limits but worn at inside edge

  8. Pass119,964 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    119,964 miles
    Test number
    685546263229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag warning light inoperative

  9. Fail119,964 miles (+6,957)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,964 miles
    Test number
    788696063272
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass113,007 miles (+5,020)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    113,007 miles
    Test number
    289612072243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,987 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    107,987 miles
    Test number
    308469841498
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front shock bump stop and gaiters
    • NoteUnder side clean and wax

  12. FailMileage not read1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    102499240290
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    593259940257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass100,585 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    100,585 miles
    Test number
    214032059268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail100,581 miles (+17,814)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,581 miles
    Test number
    374590359427
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass82,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    82,767 miles
    Test number
    504672998141
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    312163867102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R446 AWY

Does R446 AWY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R446 AWY expired on 8 Mar 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R446 AWY?
The MOT on R446 AWY expired on 8 Mar 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R446 AWY done?
R446 AWY was recorded at 135,701 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2019, an average of 4,965 miles a year.
Has R446 AWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R446 AWY has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on R446 AWY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R446 AWY find?
R446 AWY failed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2024 with 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; nearside front brake hose excessively deteriorated, and 17 more.

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