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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V46 GMOMOT history

V46 GMO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 119,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

V46 GMO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
119,403 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V46 GMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V46 GMO was last recorded at 119,403 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 1,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,220 miles · 22 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,183 miles
Average per year
3,529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,403 miles
  • 2023 – 118,220 miles
  • 2022 – 114,935 miles
  • 2021 – 110,283 miles
  • 2020 – 108,278 miles
  • 2019 – 107,680 miles
  • 2018 – 105,090 miles
  • 2017 – 103,064 miles
  • 2016 – 97,838 miles
  • 2015 – 91,096 miles
  • 2014 – 85,386 miles
  • 2013 – 83,222 miles
  • 2012 – 79,924 miles
  • 2011 – 76,956 miles
  • 2010 – 71,646 miles
  • 2009 – 64,230 miles
  • 2008 – 59,856 miles
  • 2007 – 53,953 miles
  • 2006 – 51,404 miles
  • 2005 – 47,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,403 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Drivers seat backrest slightly loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner sill at jacking point corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass119,403 miles (+1,183)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    119,403 miles
    Test number
    414742632885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass118,220 miles (+3,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,220 miles
    Test number
    884314476726
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,935 miles (+4,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    114,935 miles
    Test number
    642023578100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass110,283 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,283 miles
    Test number
    521100747179
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat backrest slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill at jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill at jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail110,281 miles (+2,003)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,281 miles
    Test number
    531420601242
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat backrest slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill at jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill at jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass108,278 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    108,278 miles
    Test number
    519987788080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,680 miles (+2,590)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    107,680 miles
    Test number
    841975264972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,090 miles (+2,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    105,090 miles
    Test number
    672427039707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass103,064 miles (+5,226)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,064 miles
    Test number
    168280143117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,838 miles (+85)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,838 miles
    Test number
    978643613962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail97,753 miles (+328)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,753 miles
    Test number
    697560068368
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail97,425 miles (+6,329)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,425 miles
    Test number
    579208705694
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner arms

  13. Pass91,096 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    91,096 miles
    Test number
    238285005229
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail91,096 miles (+5,710)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,096 miles
    Test number
    537842905245
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass85,386 miles (+2,164)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,386 miles
    Test number
    189845394241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/f seat belt slow to retract

  16. Pass83,222 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    83,222 miles
    Test number
    258881603391
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail83,222 miles (+3,298)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,222 miles
    Test number
    366631603303
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass79,924 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,924 miles
    Test number
    717690302315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail79,924 miles (+2,968)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,924 miles
    Test number
    319790202322
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail76,956 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,956 miles
    Test number
    205094791285
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe corroded close to excessive
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroded close to excessive

  21. Pass76,956 miles (+5,310)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    76,956 miles
    Test number
    906534691256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe corroded close to excessive
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroded close to excessive

  22. Pass71,646 miles (+7,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    71,646 miles
    Test number
    661157380238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass64,230 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    64,230 miles
    Test number
    921677459251
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail64,230 miles (+4,374)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,230 miles
    Test number
    814917159201
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass59,856 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,856 miles
    Test number
    493024608325
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail59,856 miles (+5,903)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,856 miles
    Test number
    734914108353
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass53,953 miles (+2,549)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    53,953 miles
    Test number
    480634567285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass51,404 miles (+3,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    51,404 miles
    Test number
    472278016485
    • 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)

  29. Pass47,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    47,684 miles
    Test number
    240409715343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail47,679 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,679 miles
    Test number
    173069815390
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about V46 GMO

Does V46 GMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V46 GMO is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V46 GMO?
The MOT on V46 GMO is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V46 GMO done?
V46 GMO was recorded at 119,403 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 3,529 miles a year.
Has V46 GMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V46 GMO has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V46 GMO 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 GMO find?
V46 GMO passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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