BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
V46 RKKMOT history
V46 RKK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2024 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 114,304 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 May 2024
- Mileage
- 114,304 mi
- At MOT on 10 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,181 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V46 RKK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 3 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 10 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
V46 RKK was last recorded at 114,304 miles on 10 May 2023, 2,329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 111,975 miles · 10 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,329 miles
- Average per year
- 2,181 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 114,304 miles
- 2022 – 111,975 miles
- 2020 – 111,146 miles
- 2019 – 108,118 miles
- 2018 – 105,676 miles
- 2010 – 103,458 miles
- 2009 – 93,580 miles
- 2008 – 86,899 miles
- 2007 – 81,465 miles
- 2006 – 76,889 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,304 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened front and rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010
Full MOT history
15 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,304 miles (+2,329)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2024
- Odometer
- 114,304 miles
- Test number
- 879420584832
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass111,975 miles (+23)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 111,975 miles
- Test number
- 513037498606
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension component modified but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Fail111,952 miles (+806)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,952 miles
- Test number
- 742565113859
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension component modified but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Pass111,146 miles (+3,028)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 111,146 miles
- Test number
- 259967318565
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass108,118 miles (+2,442)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 108,118 miles
- Test number
- 380128008600
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass105,676 miles (+2,218)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 105,676 miles
- Test number
- 118467861725
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering pump sounds noisy
Pass103,458 miles (+113)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 103,458 miles
- Test number
- 724826570184
- 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)
- NoteLower sill covers fitted
- NotePower steering pump noisey
- NoteUsed parts fitted
Fail103,345 miles (+9,765)7 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,345 miles
- Test number
- 724312070161
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteLower sill covers fitted
- NotePower steering pump noisey
Pass93,580 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 93,580 miles
- Test number
- 724942369156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,579 miles (+6,680)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,579 miles
- Test number
- 200901469430
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Pass86,899 miles (+5,434)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 86,899 miles
- Test number
- 170488098058
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass81,465 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 81,465 miles
- Test number
- 254500867096
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSlight play to n/s steering
Fail81,465 miles (+4,576)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,465 miles
- Test number
- 233230367076
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSlight play to n/s steering
Pass76,889 miles (+2)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 76,889 miles
- Test number
- 920896776020
- NoteN/s/f lower ball joint has slight play
- NoteN/s/r tyre inner edge low/worn
- NotePas belt cracking
Fail76,887 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,887 miles
- Test number
- 614603976033
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- NoteN/s/f lower ball joint has some play
- NoteN/s/f tyre inner edge low/worn
- NotePas belt cracking
Questions about V46 RKK
- Does V46 RKK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V46 RKK expired on 9 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V46 RKK?
- The MOT on V46 RKK expired on 9 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V46 RKK done?
- V46 RKK was recorded at 114,304 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2023, an average of 2,181 miles a year.
- Has V46 RKK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V46 RKK has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on V46 RKK 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 RKK find?
- V46 RKK passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate.
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