BMW 3 SERIES E46RJB has 25 MOTs

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This 2004 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 136,441 miles 2 weeks ago on Thursday 28th May 2026 at 16:04.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Thursday 27th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

E46RJB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH MAY 2027136,441 MI
PASSED2ND APRIL 20251ST APRIL 2026130,685 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 202326TH NOVEMBER 2024126,107 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED15TH NOVEMBER 2023125,917 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Likely To Become Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  4. MAJOR - Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded All (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Likely To Become Detached Very Corroded At Top Of Shock (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
  8. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Likely To Become Detached Top Of Shock Very Corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 202226TH NOVEMBER 2023119,550 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated And Offside Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement And Offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Front (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Front (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded And Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Rear Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED7TH NOVEMBER 2022119,550 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated And Offside Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement And Offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Front (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Front (1.1.11 (c))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded And Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. MINOR - Nearside Rear Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 202126TH NOVEMBER 2022115,855 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Rear Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 202026TH NOVEMBER 2021111,508 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED26TH NOVEMBER 2020111,508 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED17TH JUNE 201926TH NOVEMBER 2020103,399 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated And Offside Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED27TH JUNE 201822ND JULY 201996,236 MI
FAILED20TH JUNE 201896,101 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Bumper Insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Wing Cover / Lower Tray Loose
PASSED27TH JUNE 201722ND JULY 201890,245 MI
FAILED26TH JUNE 201790,245 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
PASSED20TH JULY 201622ND JULY 201782,772 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED23RD JULY 201522ND JULY 201675,472 MI
PASSED21ST JULY 201420TH JULY 201564,678 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED1ST JULY 201320TH JULY 201454,313 MI
PASSED25TH JUNE 201220TH JULY 201346,376 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - Slight Movement To Both Front Lower Arm Bushes.
PASSED21ST JULY 201120TH JULY 201238,264 MI
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 20104TH NOVEMBER 201133,640 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Starting To Wear On Inner Edges
FAILED3RD NOVEMBER 201033,634 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Starting To Wear On Inner Edges
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20093RD NOVEMBER 201023,210 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 200827TH OCTOBER 200918,900 MI
PASSED29TH FEBRUARY 200828TH FEBRUARY 200915,141 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

E46RJB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 76% | MOT Failure Rate: 24%

E46RJB MOT Comments

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E46RJB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 136,441 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,202 miles

E46RJB FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration E46RJB was manufactured on Friday 19th March 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 3 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 136,441 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 6,202 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means E46RJB has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 43 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 9 Major, 3 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does E46RJB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 14th June 2026 E46RJB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is E46RJB Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 14th June 2026 E46RJB does have Tax. Read more

When does E46RJB Tax expire?

The current Tax for E46RJB will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does E46RJB MOT expire?

The current MOT for E46RJB will expire in 12 months on Thursday 27th May 2027. Read more

When did E46RJB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for E46RJB was on Thursday 28th May 2026 at 16:04. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has E46RJB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for E46RJB we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has E46RJB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for E46RJB we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 76% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is E46RJB?

E46RJB is registered as a 2004 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has E46RJB done?

The odometer reading for E46RJB at the last MOT in May 2026 was 136,441 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,202 miles per year. Read more

How old is E46RJB?

The vehicle E46RJB was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Friday 19th March 2004. Read more

What colour is E46RJB?

The official colour of E46RJB is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does E46RJB have?

E46RJB has a 3 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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