BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc
X46 UPCMOT history
X46 UPC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 150,846 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 150,846 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,156 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X46 UPC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 9 Oct 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X46 UPC was last recorded at 150,846 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 4,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 145,988 miles · 12 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,858 miles
- Average per year
- 6,156 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 150,846 miles
- 2025 – 145,988 miles
- 2024 – 140,056 miles
- 2023 – 135,008 miles
- 2022 – 129,274 miles
- 2021 – 123,317 miles
- 2020 – 117,663 miles
- 2019 – 111,418 miles
- 2018 – 106,792 miles
- 2017 – 102,092 miles
- 2016 – 98,293 miles
- 2014 – 94,044 miles
- 2013 – 89,502 miles
- 2012 – 83,352 miles
- 2011 – 69,898 miles
- 2010 – 54,535 miles
- 2009 – 40,381 miles
- 2008 – 37,076 miles
- 2007 – 33,137 miles
- 2006 – 30,464 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass150,846 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear diff. leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,846 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 150,846 miles
- Test number
- 320427647812
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail150,846 miles (+4,858)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,846 miles
- Test number
- 171917310932
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass145,988 miles (+5,932)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 145,988 miles
- Test number
- 154979492042
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass140,056 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 140,056 miles
- Test number
- 260371291386
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail140,056 miles (+5,048)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,056 miles
- Test number
- 227555031899
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass135,008 miles (+55)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 135,008 miles
- Test number
- 326055218219
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail134,953 miles (+5,679)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,953 miles
- Test number
- 933312000555
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,274 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 129,274 miles
- Test number
- 115195245889
- AdvisoryNearside none obligatory mirror missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff. leak
Fail129,273 miles (+5,956)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,273 miles
- Test number
- 641180919539
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff. leak
Pass123,317 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 123,317 miles
- Test number
- 917277199222
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear diff.has as seepage of oil
Fail123,317 miles (+5,654)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,317 miles
- Test number
- 495741720797
- MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear diff.has as seepage of oil
Pass117,663 miles (+6,245)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 117,663 miles
- Test number
- 917149646225
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Pass111,418 miles (+4,626)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 111,418 miles
- Test number
- 175061131003
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear diff.leaks
Pass106,792 miles (+4,700)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 106,792 miles
- Test number
- 931526615253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,092 miles (+3,799)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 102,092 miles
- Test number
- 108824153466
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)
Pass98,293 miles (+4,249)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 98,293 miles
- Test number
- 325043860636
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Pass94,044 miles (+4,542)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 94,044 miles
- Test number
- 725407354377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,502 miles (+6,150)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 89,502 miles
- Test number
- 555498613394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,352 miles (+13,454)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 83,352 miles
- Test number
- 936590422323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,898 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,898 miles
- Test number
- 428518611334
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass69,898 miles (+15,363)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 69,898 miles
- Test number
- 679408111342
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass54,535 miles (+14,154)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 54,535 miles
- Test number
- 422705810410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,381 miles (+3,305)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 40,381 miles
- Test number
- 120065459215
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside front track rod inner joint has slight play
Pass37,076 miles (+3,939)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 37,076 miles
- Test number
- 432754458299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,137 miles (+2,673)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 33,137 miles
- Test number
- 421871767269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,464 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 30,464 miles
- Test number
- 212764636269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X46 UPC
- Does X46 UPC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X46 UPC is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X46 UPC?
- The MOT on X46 UPC is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X46 UPC done?
- X46 UPC was recorded at 150,846 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 6,156 miles a year.
- Has X46 UPC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X46 UPC has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on X46 UPC 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 UPC find?
- X46 UPC passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; nearside front coil spring corroded; offside side repeater slightly discoloured, and 3 more.
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