BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc
V46 GBHMOT history
V46 GBH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 196,501 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 196,501 mi
- At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,482 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V46 GBH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 1 Mar 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V46 GBH was last recorded at 196,501 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 12,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 183,539 miles · 17 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,962 miles
- Average per year
- 10,482 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 196,501 miles
- 2025 – 183,539 miles
- 2024 – 173,937 miles
- 2023 – 166,303 miles
- 2022 – 150,336 miles
- 2021 – 130,361 miles
- 2020 – 121,318 miles
- 2019 – 116,924 miles
- 2018 – 111,281 miles
- 2017 – 102,046 miles
- 2016 – 92,107 miles
- 2015 – 84,634 miles
- 2014 – 69,666 miles
- 2013 – 53,865 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass196,501 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
17 tests since 4 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,501 miles (+12,962)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 196,501 miles
- Test number
- 484060750206
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass183,539 miles (+9,602)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 183,539 miles
- Test number
- 796823749179
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass173,937 miles (+7,634)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 173,937 miles
- Test number
- 802865854200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,303 miles (+15,967)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 166,303 miles
- Test number
- 592874153680
- AdvisoryRear differential leaking
Pass150,336 miles (+19,975)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 150,336 miles
- Test number
- 681431167344
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass130,361 miles (+9,043)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 130,361 miles
- Test number
- 143288946281
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass121,318 miles (+4,394)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 121,318 miles
- Test number
- 727249074792
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,924 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 116,924 miles
- Test number
- 942783777826
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail116,922 miles (+5,641)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,922 miles
- Test number
- 818069880914
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, worn on inner edge, 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Heat shield loose
Pass111,281 miles (+9,235)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 111,281 miles
- Test number
- 473314796860
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass102,046 miles (+9,939)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 102,046 miles
- Test number
- 930832268993
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass92,107 miles (+7,473)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 92,107 miles
- Test number
- 489027230920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,634 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 84,634 miles
- Test number
- 622816666018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,634 miles (+14,968)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,634 miles
- Test number
- 588925603165
- Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass69,666 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 69,666 miles
- Test number
- 169342574096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,665 miles (+15,800)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,665 miles
- Test number
- 369400174079
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass53,865 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 53,865 miles
- Test number
- 516983163086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V46 GBH
- Does V46 GBH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V46 GBH is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V46 GBH?
- The MOT on V46 GBH is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V46 GBH done?
- V46 GBH was recorded at 196,501 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 10,482 miles a year.
- Has V46 GBH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V46 GBH has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2019.
- Has the mileage on V46 GBH 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 GBH find?
- V46 GBH passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.
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