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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

V46 DYXMOT history

V46 DYX is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 3 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2025 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 135,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2024.

V46 DYX black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2025
Mileage
135,453 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2024
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V46 DYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V46 DYX was last recorded at 135,453 miles on 15 Jan 2024, 2,408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,045 miles · 5 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2,408 miles
Average per year
3,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,453 miles
  • 2022 – 133,045 miles
  • 2018 – 132,099 miles
  • 2014 – 129,512 miles
  • 2013 – 117,209 miles
  • 2011 – 109,984 miles
  • 2010 – 102,816 miles
  • 2009 – 95,147 miles
  • 2008 – 88,683 miles
  • 2006 – 80,655 miles
  • 2005 – 75,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,453 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,453 miles (+2,408)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    135,453 miles
    Test number
    697063668038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,045 miles (+946)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    133,045 miles
    Test number
    689961336120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,099 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    132,099 miles
    Test number
    276296416782
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth side sills have covers fitted

  4. Fail132,099 miles (+2,587)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,099 miles
    Test number
    371277575327
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth side sills have covers fitted

  5. Pass129,512 miles (+1)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    129,512 miles
    Test number
    289343954474
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front jacking pads missing
    • NoteMultiple oil and coolant leaks,
    • NoteN,s,f tyre wearing on its inner edge

  6. Fail129,511 miles (+12,302)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,511 miles
    Test number
    757281754118
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front jacking pads missing
    • NoteMultiple oil and coolant leaks,
    • NoteN,s,f tyre wearing on its inner edge

  7. Pass117,209 miles (+7,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    117,209 miles
    Test number
    345983343185
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Pass109,984 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    109,984 miles
    Test number
    845895181281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,980 miles (+7,164)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,980 miles
    Test number
    565354281256
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass102,816 miles (+7,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    102,816 miles
    Test number
    270676380258
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass95,147 miles (+6,464)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    95,147 miles
    Test number
    453309769248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    88,683 miles
    Test number
    200069898002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,683 miles (+8,028)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,683 miles
    Test number
    534109798040
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass80,655 miles (+4,755)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    80,655 miles
    Test number
    753100096243
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread getting low.
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering rack.

  15. Fail75,900 miles1 dangerous3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,900 miles
    Test number
    333933995469
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres showing wear to edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteCorrosion to fuel pipes
    • NoteOil leak around diff area
    • NoteSigns of fluid around o/s steering rack

Questions about V46 DYX

Does V46 DYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V46 DYX expired on 14 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V46 DYX?
The MOT on V46 DYX expired on 14 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V46 DYX done?
V46 DYX was recorded at 135,453 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2024, an average of 3,266 miles a year.
Has V46 DYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V46 DYX has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on V46 DYX 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 DYX find?
V46 DYX passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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