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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T46 SKGMOT history

T46 SKG is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
146,696 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T46 SKG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T46 SKG was last recorded at 146,696 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,689 miles · 17 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,696 miles
  • 2025 – 144,145 miles
  • 2024 – 143,191 miles
  • 2023 – 143,161 miles
  • 2021 – 142,257 miles
  • 2020 – 140,423 miles
  • 2019 – 138,920 miles
  • 2018 – 138,421 miles
  • 2017 – 136,952 miles
  • 2016 – 134,492 miles
  • 2015 – 128,365 miles
  • 2014 – 121,704 miles
  • 2013 – 115,524 miles
  • 2012 – 108,940 miles
  • 2011 – 102,270 miles
  • 2010 – 96,242 miles
  • 2009 – 89,359 miles
  • 2008 – 83,067 miles
  • 2007 – 75,441 miles
  • 2006 – 62,994 miles
  • 2005 – 55,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,696 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth front brake flexible hoses fouling on lockRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear window defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,696 miles (+7)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    146,696 miles
    Test number
    947959103948
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake flexible hoses fouling on lock
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear window defective
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail146,689 miles (+2,544)3 dangerous7 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,689 miles
    Test number
    845818672180
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS wire (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS wire (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower nut (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake flexible hoses fouling on lock
    • AdvisoryFront undertrays and inner arch liners insecure
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear window defective
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass144,145 miles (+954)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    144,145 miles
    Test number
    368504451321
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass143,191 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    143,191 miles
    Test number
    916076255913
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass143,161 miles (+904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    143,161 miles
    Test number
    975591215697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass142,257 miles (+1,834)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    142,257 miles
    Test number
    333431766150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,423 miles (+1,503)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    140,423 miles
    Test number
    831251112455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,920 miles (+499)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    138,920 miles
    Test number
    205584959362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,421 miles (+1,469)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    138,421 miles
    Test number
    562180273590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass136,952 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    136,952 miles
    Test number
    805335639466
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing/ cracking between treads

  11. Fail136,952 miles (+2,460)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,952 miles
    Test number
    978628920205
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing/ cracking between treads
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet weak but providing sufficient fluid

  12. Pass134,492 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    134,492 miles
    Test number
    250304333506
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear sensor light on

  13. Fail134,492 miles (+6,127)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,492 miles
    Test number
    851153837799
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear sensor light on

  14. Pass128,365 miles (+6,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    128,365 miles
    Test number
    164111479196
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass121,704 miles (+6,180)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    121,704 miles
    Test number
    237992354206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass115,524 miles (+6,584)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    115,524 miles
    Test number
    695274533259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,940 miles (+6,670)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    108,940 miles
    Test number
    157887422264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,270 miles (+6,028)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    102,270 miles
    Test number
    459962921212
    • 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)

  19. Pass96,242 miles (+6,883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    96,242 miles
    Test number
    240586130230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass89,359 miles (+6,292)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    89,359 miles
    Test number
    511314199123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r shock dust cover insecure

  21. Pass83,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    83,067 miles
    Test number
    823607698111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail83,025 miles (+7,584)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,025 miles
    Test number
    643037798191
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass75,441 miles (+12,447)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    75,441 miles
    Test number
    964818597182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,994 miles (+7,931)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    62,994 miles
    Test number
    490540226260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    55,063 miles
    Test number
    490722025223
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T46 SKG

Does T46 SKG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T46 SKG is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T46 SKG?
The MOT on T46 SKG is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T46 SKG done?
T46 SKG was recorded at 146,696 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 4,355 miles a year.
Has T46 SKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T46 SKG has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T46 SKG 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 T46 SKG find?
T46 SKG passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; both front brake flexible hoses fouling on lock; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 6 more.

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