BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,171 cc
X46 YLJMOT history
X46 YLJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 83,378 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 83,378 mi
- At MOT on 10 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,580 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X46 YLJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 27 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X46 YLJ was last recorded at 83,378 miles on 10 Apr 2025, 3,776 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 79,602 miles · 20 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,776 miles
- Average per year
- 2,580 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 83,378 miles
- 2024 – 79,602 miles
- 2023 – 78,709 miles
- 2022 – 77,607 miles
- 2021 – 76,613 miles
- 2020 – 75,907 miles
- 2019 – 75,069 miles
- 2018 – 73,767 miles
- 2017 – 72,000 miles
- 2016 – 69,781 miles
- 2015 – 65,702 miles
- 2014 – 62,957 miles
- 2013 – 58,831 miles
- 2012 – 56,057 miles
- 2011 – 53,202 miles
- 2010 – 43,752 miles
- 2009 – 39,932 miles
- 2008 – 38,220 miles
- 2007 – 36,313 miles
- 2006 – 34,211 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass83,378 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024
Coolant leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Handbrake only just met requirements
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,378 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 83,378 miles
- Test number
- 434045712611
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail83,378 miles (+3,776)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,378 miles
- Test number
- 491948289327
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass79,602 miles (+893)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 79,602 miles
- Test number
- 327576108555
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,709 miles (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 78,709 miles
- Test number
- 998529491383
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake only just met requirements
Fail78,701 miles (+1,094)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,701 miles
- Test number
- 661848517556
- MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake only just met requirements
Pass77,607 miles (+994)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 77,607 miles
- Test number
- 993862501753
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills around jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres in poor condition
- AdvisoryHandbrake only just met requirements
Pass76,613 miles (+706)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 76,613 miles
- Test number
- 611851712682
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass75,907 miles (+838)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 75,907 miles
- Test number
- 675751686892
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass75,069 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 75,069 miles
- Test number
- 120055002326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,051 miles (+1,284)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,051 miles
- Test number
- 522138797525
- 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))
Pass73,767 miles (+1,767)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 73,767 miles
- Test number
- 374073762854
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,000 miles (+2,219)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 72,000 miles
- Test number
- 890947069381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,781 miles (+4,079)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 69,781 miles
- Test number
- 296521508310
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySlight bind o/s/f/brake
Pass65,702 miles (+2,745)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 65,702 miles
- Test number
- 928852385068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,957 miles (+4,126)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 62,957 miles
- Test number
- 979048774049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,831 miles (+2,774)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 58,831 miles
- Test number
- 836228873009
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteOsr & nsr tyres have slight perishing on sidewalls
Pass56,057 miles (+2,855)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 56,057 miles
- Test number
- 985772972026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,202 miles (+9,450)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 53,202 miles
- Test number
- 229560181075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,752 miles (+3,820)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 43,752 miles
- Test number
- 690207670061
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront tyres cracking on tread
Pass39,932 miles (+1,712)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 39,932 miles
- Test number
- 121058179020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,220 miles (+1,907)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 38,220 miles
- Test number
- 751660188075
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass36,313 miles (+2,102)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 36,313 miles
- Test number
- 184849277428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,211 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 34,211 miles
- Test number
- 151629376448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X46 YLJ
- Does X46 YLJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X46 YLJ expired on 9 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X46 YLJ?
- The MOT on X46 YLJ expired on 9 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X46 YLJ done?
- X46 YLJ was recorded at 83,378 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2025, an average of 2,580 miles a year.
- Has X46 YLJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X46 YLJ has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on X46 YLJ 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 YLJ find?
- X46 YLJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2025 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.
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