BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc
V46 DPMMOT history
V46 DPM is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 164,200 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 164,200 mi
- At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,438 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V46 DPM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V46 DPM was last recorded at 164,200 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2018.
- Previous MOT
- 163,964 miles · 18 Jul 2018
- Between the last two tests
- 236 miles
- Average per year
- 5,438 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 164,200 miles
- 2018 – 163,964 miles
- 2017 – 152,359 miles
- 2016 – 142,177 miles
- 2015 – 132,982 miles
- 2014 – 123,225 miles
- 2013 – 113,581 miles
- 2012 – 105,775 miles
- 2011 – 98,003 miles
- 2010 – 91,063 miles
- 2009 – 83,182 miles
- 2008 – 74,895 miles
- 2007 – 66,356 miles
- 2006 – 57,349 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass164,200 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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012
Full MOT history
22 tests since 15 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,200 miles (+236)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 164,200 miles
- Test number
- 462362319200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,964 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 163,964 miles
- Test number
- 994797334542
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail163,964 miles (+11,605)2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,964 miles
- Test number
- 296706847328
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass152,359 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 152,359 miles
- Test number
- 978920358135
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches and boot lid corroded
Fail152,359 miles (+10,182)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,359 miles
- Test number
- 131729922815
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches and boot lid corroded
Pass142,177 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 142,177 miles
- Test number
- 425470362320
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion both rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryWipers smeary
Fail142,177 miles (+9,195)2 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,177 miles
- Test number
- 242495419701
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion both rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryWipers smeary
Pass132,982 miles (+9,757)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 132,982 miles
- Test number
- 136553475177
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass123,225 miles (+390)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 123,225 miles
- Test number
- 365441884151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,835 miles (+9,254)1 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,835 miles
- Test number
- 347879564184
- DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass113,581 miles (+459)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 113,581 miles
- Test number
- 288032473180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,122 miles (+7,347)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,122 miles
- Test number
- 137634623164
- FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass105,775 miles (+7,772)5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2013
- Odometer
- 105,775 miles
- Test number
- 127517512173
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteAir bag warning lamp on
- NoteMinor cut in offside rear tyre
- NoteOffside front coil spring broken but still securely seated / located
Pass98,003 miles (+6,940)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2012
- Odometer
- 98,003 miles
- Test number
- 218531701408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,063 miles (+7,881)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2011
- Odometer
- 91,063 miles
- Test number
- 434855920161
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass83,182 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 83,182 miles
- Test number
- 661110529140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,182 miles (+8,287)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,182 miles
- Test number
- 832810329109
- FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass74,895 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 74,895 miles
- Test number
- 261055808117
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail74,895 miles (+8,539)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,895 miles
- Test number
- 723185008109
- Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass66,356 miles (+9,007)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 66,356 miles
- Test number
- 741242107127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,349 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 57,349 miles
- Test number
- 821229806101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,309 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,309 miles
- Test number
- 830665606150
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Questions about V46 DPM
- Does V46 DPM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V46 DPM is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V46 DPM?
- The MOT on V46 DPM is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V46 DPM done?
- V46 DPM was recorded at 164,200 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 5,438 miles a year.
- Has V46 DPM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V46 DPM has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2018.
- Has the mileage on V46 DPM 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 V46 DPM find?
- V46 DPM passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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