BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc
S46 VAOMOT history
S46 VAO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 106,314 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 106,314 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,733 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S46 VAO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S46 VAO was last recorded at 106,314 miles on 31 Mar 2022, 5,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 101,269 miles · 22 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 5,045 miles
- Average per year
- 3,733 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 106,314 miles
- 2020 – 101,269 miles
- 2019 – 98,466 miles
- 2018 – 96,157 miles
- 2016 – 92,597 miles
- 2015 – 89,573 miles
- 2014 – 88,662 miles
- 2013 – 73,844 miles
- 2012 – 71,476 miles
- 2011 – 68,198 miles
- 2010 – 65,402 miles
- 2009 – 62,214 miles
- 2008 – 59,056 miles
- 2007 – 56,079 miles
- 2006 – 51,487 miles
- 2005 – 44,060 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,314 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Vehicle has been modified
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Vehicle has been lowered
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 27 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,314 miles (+5,045)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 106,314 miles
- Test number
- 685067785749
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,269 miles (+1,421)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 101,269 miles
- Test number
- 596212118711
- AdvisoryVehicle covered in under seal
- AdvisoryVehicle has been modified
Pass99,848 miles (+27)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 99,848 miles
- Test number
- 578204815068
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHas slight corrosion under body and sills
- AdvisoryVehicle has been lowered
- AdvisoryVehicle has been modified
- AdvisoryVehicle has been modified
Fail99,821 miles (+1,355)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,821 miles
- Test number
- 457875529116
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle has been lowered
- AdvisoryVehicle has been modified
Pass98,466 miles (+2,309)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 98,466 miles
- Test number
- 324120781785
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,157 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 96,157 miles
- Test number
- 613634067345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,157 miles (+3,560)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,157 miles
- Test number
- 342405884475
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Pass92,597 miles (+3,024)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 92,597 miles
- Test number
- 273399687387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,573 miles (+911)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 89,573 miles
- Test number
- 545211922199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,662 miles (+14,818)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 88,662 miles
- Test number
- 775254814276
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass73,844 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 73,844 miles
- Test number
- 455451123273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,830 miles (+2,354)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,830 miles
- Test number
- 127174803234
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,476 miles (+3,278)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 71,476 miles
- Test number
- 517141102282
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail68,198 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,198 miles
- Test number
- 916830701285
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass68,198 miles (+2,796)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 68,198 miles
- Test number
- 947740001282
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail65,402 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,402 miles
- Test number
- 344797100405
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass65,402 miles (+3,188)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 65,402 miles
- Test number
- 920157500236
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass62,214 miles (+147)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 62,214 miles
- Test number
- 430131319256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,067 miles (+3,011)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,067 miles
- Test number
- 574601709263
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass59,056 miles (+2,977)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 59,056 miles
- Test number
- 391291818406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,079 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 56,079 miles
- Test number
- 354200507213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,079 miles (+4,592)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,079 miles
- Test number
- 372960507285
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass51,487 miles (+7,427)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 51,487 miles
- Test number
- 154817106238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,060 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 44,060 miles
- Test number
- 672328305268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S46 VAO
- Does S46 VAO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S46 VAO expired on 30 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S46 VAO?
- The MOT on S46 VAO expired on 30 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S46 VAO done?
- S46 VAO was recorded at 106,314 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2022, an average of 3,733 miles a year.
- Has S46 VAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S46 VAO has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2020.
- Has the mileage on S46 VAO 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 VAO find?
- S46 VAO passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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