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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

X46 NAEMOT history

X46 NAE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2024 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 149,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2023.

X46 NAE black 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 18 Dec 2024
Mileage
149,066 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2023
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X46 NAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X46 NAE was last recorded at 149,066 miles on 19 Dec 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,064 miles · 30 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 149,066 miles
  • 2022 – 143,336 miles
  • 2021 – 135,223 miles
  • 2020 – 128,180 miles
  • 2019 – 122,138 miles
  • 2018 – 116,381 miles
  • 2017 – 110,268 miles
  • 2016 – 94,895 miles
  • 2015 – 81,114 miles
  • 2014 – 67,567 miles
  • 2013 – 50,355 miles
  • 2012 – 49,266 miles
  • 2011 – 48,061 miles
  • 2010 – 46,386 miles
  • 2009 – 44,435 miles
  • 2008 – 42,622 miles
  • 2007 – 40,460 miles
  • 2006 – 35,762 miles
  • 2005 – 31,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,066 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • O/s n/s front tyres worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

31 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,066 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    149,066 miles
    Test number
    770427630705
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail149,064 miles (+5,728)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,064 miles
    Test number
    143296013740
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass143,336 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    143,336 miles
    Test number
    582212565921
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail143,336 miles (+8,113)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,336 miles
    Test number
    800258703135
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass135,223 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    135,223 miles
    Test number
    834812386869
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail135,223 miles (+7,043)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,223 miles
    Test number
    863473888085
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass128,180 miles (+6,042)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    128,180 miles
    Test number
    910496760710
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass122,138 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,138 miles
    Test number
    823725437676
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail122,138 miles (+5,757)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,138 miles
    Test number
    883108914277
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light illuminated

  10. Pass116,381 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    116,381 miles
    Test number
    520957501022
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s front tyres worn inner edge

  11. Fail116,381 miles (+6,113)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,381 miles
    Test number
    150770841694
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre on 2mm
    • AdvisoryN/s wiper worn
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s front tyres worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre worn inner edge

  12. Pass110,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    110,268 miles
    Test number
    290933244204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail110,268 miles (+15,373)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,268 miles
    Test number
    761756711005
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass94,895 miles (+13,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    94,895 miles
    Test number
    928561733420
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre bald on inner edge

  15. Pass81,114 miles (+13,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    81,114 miles
    Test number
    290647516851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  16. Pass67,567 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    67,567 miles
    Test number
    138465934357
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail67,567 miles (+17,212)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,567 miles
    Test number
    918865434350
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass50,355 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,355 miles
    Test number
    626931103395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,266 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    49,266 miles
    Test number
    415154322409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall
    • NoteRear registration plate begining to deteriorate
    • NoteWindscreen washers poor

  20. Fail49,266 miles (+1,205)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,266 miles
    Test number
    849984422305
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall
    • NoteRear registration plate begining to deteriorate
    • NoteWindscreen washers poor

  21. Pass48,061 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    48,061 miles
    Test number
    576770221304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK
    • NoteO/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

  22. Fail48,061 miles (+1,675)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,061 miles
    Test number
    987710721316
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK
    • NoteO/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

  23. Pass46,386 miles (+1,951)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    46,386 miles
    Test number
    780183630396
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe corroded

  24. Pass44,435 miles (+1,813)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,435 miles
    Test number
    903208429373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass42,622 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    42,622 miles
    Test number
    252443248354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  26. Fail42,603 miles (+2,143)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,603 miles
    Test number
    984609738383
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  27. Pass40,460 miles (+17)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    40,460 miles
    Test number
    480360247499
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES HAVE DAMAGED SIDEWALL

  28. Fail40,443 miles (+4,681)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,443 miles
    Test number
    411308837430
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES HAVE DAMAGED SIDEWALL

  29. Pass35,762 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    35,762 miles
    Test number
    270719336329
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has sidewall damage

  30. Fail35,762 miles (+4,193)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,762 miles
    Test number
    421839836482
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has sidewall damage

  31. Pass31,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    31,569 miles
    Test number
    273870445314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X46 NAE

Does X46 NAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X46 NAE expired on 18 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X46 NAE?
The MOT on X46 NAE expired on 18 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X46 NAE done?
X46 NAE was recorded at 149,066 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2023, an average of 6,515 miles a year.
Has X46 NAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X46 NAE has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on X46 NAE 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 NAE find?
X46 NAE passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2023 with 1 advisory: rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened.

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