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BMW 3 Series

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

X46 DMDMOT history

X46 DMD is a yellow petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2025.

X46 DMD yellow 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 21 Feb 2026
Mileage
114,064 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X46 DMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X46 DMD was last recorded at 114,064 miles on 22 Feb 2025, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,027 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
3,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,064 miles
  • 2023 – 111,716 miles
  • 2022 – 109,647 miles
  • 2021 – 101,950 miles
  • 2020 – 92,528 miles
  • 2018 – 91,426 miles
  • 2017 – 89,734 miles
  • 2016 – 88,305 miles
  • 2015 – 85,109 miles
  • 2014 – 82,231 miles
  • 2013 – 78,673 miles
  • 2012 – 74,739 miles
  • 2011 – 70,523 miles
  • 2010 – 67,673 miles
  • 2009 – 63,987 miles
  • 2008 – 60,869 miles
  • 2007 – 57,386 miles
  • 2006 – 54,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,064 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,064 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    114,064 miles
    Test number
    490007347475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail114,027 miles (+2,311)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,027 miles
    Test number
    572407841336
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass111,716 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    111,716 miles
    Test number
    898922075235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Fail111,716 miles (+2,069)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,716 miles
    Test number
    142366208727
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass109,647 miles (+137)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    109,647 miles
    Test number
    508072694993
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail109,510 miles (+7,560)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,510 miles
    Test number
    632246482045
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass101,950 miles (+9,422)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    101,950 miles
    Test number
    757990494622
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe run near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses not in support fixings

  8. Pass92,528 miles (+1,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    92,528 miles
    Test number
    638116270952
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass91,426 miles (+1,692)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,426 miles
    Test number
    470676792505
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass89,734 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,734 miles
    Test number
    494093217793
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of components

  11. Fail89,733 miles (+1,428)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,733 miles
    Test number
    257518620198
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of components

  12. Pass88,305 miles (+179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    88,305 miles
    Test number
    212574019364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyres have cracks in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyres have cracks in tread

  13. Fail88,126 miles (+3,017)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,126 miles
    Test number
    173330601590
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cracks in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cracks in tread

  14. Pass85,109 miles (+2,878)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,109 miles
    Test number
    154719939497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,231 miles (+3,558)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    82,231 miles
    Test number
    588472364263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,673 miles (+3,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,673 miles
    Test number
    958063343207
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass74,739 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    74,739 miles
    Test number
    166362952293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing slightly worn

  18. Fail74,739 miles (+4,216)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,739 miles
    Test number
    365062152299
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing slightly worn

  19. Pass70,523 miles (+2,850)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,523 miles
    Test number
    608929751210
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass67,673 miles (+3,686)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    67,673 miles
    Test number
    913691460212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,987 miles (+3,118)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    63,987 miles
    Test number
    422924339299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,869 miles (+3,483)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    60,869 miles
    Test number
    823380358211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,386 miles (+2,613)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    57,386 miles
    Test number
    441639027208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,773 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    54,773 miles
    Test number
    362846456431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail54,734 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,734 miles
    Test number
    502341356223
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about X46 DMD

Does X46 DMD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X46 DMD expired on 21 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X46 DMD?
The MOT on X46 DMD expired on 21 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X46 DMD done?
X46 DMD was recorded at 114,064 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2025, an average of 3,214 miles a year.
Has X46 DMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X46 DMD has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on X46 DMD 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 DMD find?
X46 DMD passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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