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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,171 cc

X46 ACHMOT history

X46 ACH is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 153,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

X46 ACH black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2026
Mileage
153,665 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X46 ACH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

X46 ACH was last recorded at 153,665 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 1,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,453 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,212 miles
Average per year
4,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,665 miles
  • 2025 – 152,453 miles
  • 2024 – 146,002 miles
  • 2022 – 138,522 miles
  • 2021 – 134,679 miles
  • 2016 – 126,820 miles
  • 2015 – 125,272 miles
  • 2014 – 116,073 miles
  • 2013 – 108,557 miles
  • 2012 – 104,925 miles
  • 2011 – 99,954 miles
  • 2010 – 97,578 miles
  • 2009 – 91,823 miles
  • 2008 – 82,478 miles
  • 2007 – 76,231 miles
  • 2006 – 68,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail153,665 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor near jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryO/s/front fog lamp broken

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail153,665 miles (+1,212)1 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,665 miles
    Test number
    257216307713
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor near jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/front fog lamp broken

  2. Pass152,453 miles (+6,451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    152,453 miles
    Test number
    150232468623
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass146,002 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    146,002 miles
    Test number
    521498288380
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail146,001 miles (+2)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,001 miles
    Test number
    202976155133
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail145,999 miles (+7,477)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,999 miles
    Test number
    949063643585
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass138,522 miles (+71)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    138,522 miles
    Test number
    117763357813
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail138,451 miles (+3,772)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,451 miles
    Test number
    901193960284
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush coming apart (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass134,679 miles (+7,859)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    134,679 miles
    Test number
    906484934762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,820 miles (+1,548)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    126,820 miles
    Test number
    136994920300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,272 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    125,272 miles
    Test number
    131389936278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail125,270 miles (+9,197)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,270 miles
    Test number
    241529875100
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass116,073 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    116,073 miles
    Test number
    485185594287
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail116,071 miles (+7,514)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,071 miles
    Test number
    586945194281
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine manage ment light lit

  14. Pass108,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    108,557 miles
    Test number
    398629083482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail108,557 miles (+3,632)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,557 miles
    Test number
    817159483206
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

  16. Pass104,925 miles (+4,971)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    104,925 miles
    Test number
    818334792261
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass99,954 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    99,954 miles
    Test number
    106313091286
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front discs slightly scored
    • NoteOffside front inner steering arm has slight play

  18. Fail99,954 miles (+2,376)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,954 miles
    Test number
    908973491253
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front discs slightly scored
    • NoteOffside front inner steering arm has slight play

  19. Pass97,578 miles (+5,755)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    97,578 miles
    Test number
    963915990238
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass91,823 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    91,823 miles
    Test number
    883385999206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail91,822 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,822 miles
    Test number
    123074099298
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded (not to excess)

  22. Fail91,822 miles (+9,344)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,822 miles
    Test number
    413983399234
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded (not to excess)

  23. Pass82,478 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    82,478 miles
    Test number
    184779498298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail82,458 miles (+6,227)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,458 miles
    Test number
    660087188262
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCover missing from n/s number plate light
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread worn to 3mm
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded (not to excess)
    • NoteSlight leak on n/s/r shocker

  25. Pass76,231 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    76,231 miles
    Test number
    970549197218
    • NoteCentre stop light not operating

  26. Fail76,229 miles (+7,611)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,229 miles
    Test number
    994156697260
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre stop light not operating

  27. Pass68,618 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    68,618 miles
    Test number
    320431296484
    • NoteCentre rear stop light inop
    • NoteFront tyres treads wearing on edges
    • NoteHandbrake requires adjusting
    • NoteN/s/f headlight glass broken
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread wearing close to wear indicators

Questions about X46 ACH

Does X46 ACH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X46 ACH expired on 21 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X46 ACH?
The MOT on X46 ACH expired on 21 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X46 ACH done?
X46 ACH was recorded at 153,665 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 4,313 miles a year.
Has X46 ACH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X46 ACH has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on X46 ACH 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 X46 ACH find?
X46 ACH failed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail; offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor near jacking point; offside parking brake inoperative on one side, and 9 more.

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