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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

S46 KVPMOT history

S46 KVP is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2025 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 139,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2024.

S46 KVP black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2025
Mileage
139,800 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2024
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S46 KVP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2025
Latest MOT test
16 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S46 KVP was last recorded at 139,800 miles on 16 May 2024, 2,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2010.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,713 miles · 10 Jun 2010
Between the last two tests
2,087 miles
Average per year
3,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 139,800 miles
  • 2010 – 137,713 miles
  • 2008 – 136,992 miles
  • 2007 – 117,590 miles
  • 2006 – 77,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,800 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

7 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,800 miles (+2,087)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    139,800 miles
    Test number
    175632759249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,713 miles (+721)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    137,713 miles
    Test number
    523061060153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  3. Pass136,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    136,992 miles
    Test number
    562044058279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail136,992 miles (+19,402)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,992 miles
    Test number
    450644158218
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  5. Pass117,590 miles (+5,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    117,590 miles
    Test number
    563449817292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Fail112,192 miles (+34,208)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,192 miles
    Test number
    583484947178
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass77,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    77,984 miles
    Test number
    680513226168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S46 KVP

Does S46 KVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S46 KVP expired on 15 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S46 KVP?
The MOT on S46 KVP expired on 15 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S46 KVP done?
S46 KVP was recorded at 139,800 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2024, an average of 3,427 miles a year.
Has S46 KVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S46 KVP has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2008.
Has the mileage on S46 KVP 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 S46 KVP find?
S46 KVP passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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