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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S46 GVLMOT history

S46 GVL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 54,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

S46 GVL 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 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
54,451 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S46 GVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S46 GVL was last recorded at 54,451 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jul 2016: 46,928 miles, lower than 48,502 miles on 22 Jul 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
53,714 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
737 miles
Average per year
903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,451 miles
  • 2025 – 53,714 miles
  • 2024 – 51,830 miles
  • 2023 – 50,992 miles
  • 2022 – 50,549 miles
  • 2021 – 50,488 miles
  • 2020 – 50,449 miles
  • 2019 – 50,010 miles
  • 2018 – 49,130 miles
  • 2017 – 48,104 miles
  • 2016 – 46,928 miles
  • 2015 – 48,502 miles
  • 2014 – 45,043 miles
  • 2013 – 44,235 miles
  • 2012 – 43,616 miles
  • 2011 – 42,733 miles
  • 2010 – 41,513 miles
  • 2009 – 40,140 miles
  • 2008 – 38,837 miles
  • 2007 – 37,614 miles
  • 2006 – 36,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,451 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass54,451 miles (+737)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    54,451 miles
    Test number
    131133818874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,714 miles (+1,884)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    53,714 miles
    Test number
    812435549757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,830 miles (+838)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    51,830 miles
    Test number
    921700209679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,992 miles (+443)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    50,992 miles
    Test number
    186654872124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,549 miles (+61)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    50,549 miles
    Test number
    116873082080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass50,488 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    50,488 miles
    Test number
    830621862509
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail50,488 miles (+39)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,488 miles
    Test number
    356832127980
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail50,449 miles (+439)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,449 miles
    Test number
    108521548611
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point inner wing to floor as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Weak beam (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass50,010 miles (+880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,010 miles
    Test number
    232304168968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Pass49,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    49,130 miles
    Test number
    834160987992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,130 miles (+1,026)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,130 miles
    Test number
    741333498895
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass48,104 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    48,104 miles
    Test number
    690017359639
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both/worn/inner/edges (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail48,104 miles (+1,176)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,104 miles
    Test number
    248208279392
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both/worn/inner/edges (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass46,928 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,928 miles
    Test number
    950762042898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre/worn/edges

  15. Fail46,928 miles (-1,574)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,928 miles
    Test number
    935226082100
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working main/beam (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre/worn/edges

  16. Pass48,502 miles (+3,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,502 miles
    Test number
    998643905281
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  17. Pass45,043 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,043 miles
    Test number
    267925804207
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  18. Fail45,043 miles (+808)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,043 miles
    Test number
    338255304298
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  19. Pass44,235 miles (+619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,235 miles
    Test number
    295896593123
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  20. Pass43,616 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,616 miles
    Test number
    819801702226
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  21. Fail43,616 miles (+883)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,616 miles
    Test number
    279791502260
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  22. Pass42,733 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    42,733 miles
    Test number
    326816001274
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail42,732 miles (+1,219)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,732 miles
    Test number
    416246301263
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass41,513 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    41,513 miles
    Test number
    564629100247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail41,512 miles (+1,372)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,512 miles
    Test number
    322179200233
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail40,140 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,140 miles
    Test number
    741360619267
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass40,140 miles (+1,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,140 miles
    Test number
    964110819207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Fail38,837 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,837 miles
    Test number
    280720118234
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  29. Pass38,837 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    38,837 miles
    Test number
    651600018276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass37,614 miles (+932)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    37,614 miles
    Test number
    654947207208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass36,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    36,682 miles
    Test number
    862778606277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S46 GVL

Does S46 GVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S46 GVL is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S46 GVL?
The MOT on S46 GVL is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S46 GVL done?
S46 GVL was recorded at 54,451 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 903 miles a year.
Has S46 GVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S46 GVL has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on S46 GVL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S46 GVL find?
S46 GVL passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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