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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S46 MVYMOT history

S46 MVY is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 148,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

S46 MVY purple 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 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
148,773 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S46 MVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S46 MVY was last recorded at 148,773 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 2,467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,306 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,467 miles
Average per year
3,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,773 miles
  • 2024 – 146,306 miles
  • 2023 – 143,616 miles
  • 2022 – 140,018 miles
  • 2021 – 138,490 miles
  • 2020 – 137,063 miles
  • 2019 – 133,956 miles
  • 2018 – 130,970 miles
  • 2017 – 127,279 miles
  • 2016 – 121,780 miles
  • 2015 – 119,871 miles
  • 2014 – 115,358 miles
  • 2013 – 112,669 miles
  • 2012 – 112,409 miles
  • 2011 – 111,961 miles
  • 2010 – 108,635 miles
  • 2008 – 100,460 miles
  • 2007 – 96,757 miles
  • 2006 – 84,947 miles
  • 2005 – 72,481 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,773 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Floor strengthening section corroded but not seriously weakened
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus inner sidewalls splitting (5.2.3 (e))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,773 miles (+2,467)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    148,773 miles
    Test number
    453886219170
    • AdvisoryFront Floor strengthening section corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus inner sidewalls splitting (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass146,306 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    146,306 miles
    Test number
    526725740921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail146,306 miles (+2,690)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,306 miles
    Test number
    136522509993
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass143,616 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    143,616 miles
    Test number
    805977426116
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail143,615 miles (+3,597)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,615 miles
    Test number
    428639280923
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass140,018 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    140,018 miles
    Test number
    412451674930
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Fail140,018 miles (+1,528)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,018 miles
    Test number
    805239692367
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass138,490 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    138,490 miles
    Test number
    777495055658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail138,461 miles (+1,398)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,461 miles
    Test number
    817325844774
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass137,063 miles (+3,107)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    137,063 miles
    Test number
    425832207289
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres have stepping to tread

  11. Pass133,956 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,956 miles
    Test number
    857073222707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity All lamps (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  12. Fail133,956 miles (+2,986)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,956 miles
    Test number
    972451199269
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity All lamps (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass130,970 miles (+3,691)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    130,970 miles
    Test number
    667534754845
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass127,279 miles (+5,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    127,279 miles
    Test number
    752703031031
    • AdvisorySill Covers fitted

  15. Pass121,780 miles (+1,909)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    121,780 miles
    Test number
    919073172951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTyres all have splits to inner sidewalls

  16. Pass119,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    119,871 miles
    Test number
    276652845126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail119,871 miles (+4,513)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,871 miles
    Test number
    266719835407
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass115,358 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    115,358 miles
    Test number
    439523834193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail115,357 miles (+2,688)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,357 miles
    Test number
    425152834170
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass112,669 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    112,669 miles
    Test number
    395034513133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass112,409 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    112,409 miles
    Test number
    588609332181
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail112,409 miles (+448)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,409 miles
    Test number
    639012132100
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail111,961 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,961 miles
    Test number
    175724491053
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NotePlastic covers onboth sills

  24. Pass111,961 miles (+3,326)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    111,961 miles
    Test number
    176504491012
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NotePlastic covers onboth sills

  25. Pass108,635 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    108,635 miles
    Test number
    224809780099
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  26. Fail108,635 miles (+8,175)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,635 miles
    Test number
    851038280052
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  27. Pass100,460 miles (+3,703)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    100,460 miles
    Test number
    963965728388
    • NoteAdvise Brake pad warning lamp on
    • NoteAdvise front wheels are wide fitted and run very close to supesion componants

  28. Pass96,757 miles (+11,810)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    96,757 miles
    Test number
    121766187283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass84,947 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    84,947 miles
    Test number
    433139476262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail84,806 miles (+12,325)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,806 miles
    Test number
    821748076216
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note235/35 zr19 91y rotational zeon

  31. Pass72,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    72,481 miles
    Test number
    300975485463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Questions about S46 MVY

Does S46 MVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S46 MVY is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S46 MVY?
The MOT on S46 MVY is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S46 MVY done?
S46 MVY was recorded at 148,773 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 3,784 miles a year.
Has S46 MVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S46 MVY has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S46 MVY 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 MVY find?
S46 MVY passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front floor strengthening section corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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