BMW 3 SERIES F46SJH has 24 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 1989 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 138,247 miles 5 months ago on Friday 20th March 2026 at 17:38.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Friday 19th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

F46SJH MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED19TH MARCH 2027138,247 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Prop Shaft Flexible Coupling Slightly Deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
PASSED27TH AUGUST 202430TH AUGUST 2025136,756 MI
PASSED30TH AUGUST 202330TH AUGUST 2024135,758 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Prop-Shaft Coupling Perished
PASSED25TH AUGUST 202230TH AUGUST 2023134,808 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective Both Perished (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Joints (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Prop Shaft Rubber Coupling Perished
PASSED3RD AUGUST 202130TH AUGUST 2022134,331 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Leaking From Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH AUGUST 202030TH AUGUST 2021133,646 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
PASSED29TH AUGUST 201930TH AUGUST 2020132,747 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED31ST AUGUST 201830TH AUGUST 2019132,367 MI
PASSED30TH AUGUST 201629TH AUGUST 2017131,266 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Ex Mount Rubber Broken
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Blue Smoke During Acceleration (7.3.a.2c)
FAILED24TH AUGUST 2016131,265 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.b.1c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Floor /jacking Point (2.4.a.3)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Floor /jacking Point (2.4.a.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Ex Mount Rubber Broken
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Blue Smoke During Acceleration (7.3.a.2c)
PASSED20TH APRIL 201519TH APRIL 2016128,724 MI
PASSED26TH MARCH 20144TH APRIL 2015123,970 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  2. USER ENTERED - N/s/f And O/s/f Floor Corroded
FAILED5TH MARCH 2014123,970 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  4. USER ENTERED - N/s/f And O/s/f Floor Corroded
PASSED5TH APRIL 20134TH APRIL 2014120,685 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - Steerting Rack / Inner Joints Worn
  4. USER ENTERED - Oil Leaks
  5. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Deteriorating / Leaking
FAILED2ND APRIL 2013120,680 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (5.2.6)
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. USER ENTERED - Steerting Rack / Inner Joints Worn
  6. USER ENTERED - Oil Leaks
  7. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Deteriorating / Leaking
PASSED19TH MARCH 201225TH MARCH 2013116,585 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  5. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Are Wearing More On The Outer Edges Than The Centre Indicating Low Running Pressure
PASSED23RD MARCH 201125TH MARCH 2012111,533 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FAILED23RD MARCH 2011111,520 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Incomplete (2.4.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED23RD MARCH 201025TH MARCH 2011109,619 MI
PASSED25TH MARCH 200925TH MARCH 2010108,318 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
FAILED20TH MARCH 2009108,318 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Centre Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED14TH MARCH 200825TH MARCH 2009106,413 MI
PASSED23RD MARCH 200725TH MARCH 2008104,800 MI
PASSED21ST MARCH 200625TH MARCH 2007103,132 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nail In Tyre
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

F46SJH Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 79% | MOT Failure Rate: 21%

F46SJH MOT Comments

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F46SJH Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 138,247 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,736 miles

F46SJH FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration F46SJH was manufactured on Sunday 31st December 1989 so it is currently 37 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 138,247 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 3,736 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means F46SJH has a 79% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 48 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 9 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 6 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does F46SJH have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 28th August 2026 F46SJH does have an active MOT. Read more

Is F46SJH Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 28th August 2026 F46SJH does have Tax. Read more

When does F46SJH Tax expire?

The current Tax for F46SJH will expire in 6 months on Monday 1st March 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 F46SJH MOT expire?

The current MOT for F46SJH will expire in 7 months on Friday 19th March 2027. Read more

When did F46SJH have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for F46SJH was on Friday 20th March 2026 at 17:38. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has F46SJH Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for F46SJH 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 F46SJH Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for F46SJH we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 79% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is F46SJH?

F46SJH is registered as a 1989 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has F46SJH done?

The odometer reading for F46SJH at the last MOT in March 2026 was 138,247 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 3,736 miles per year. Read more

How old is F46SJH?

The vehicle F46SJH was manufactured in 1989 so it is currently 37 years old. It was first registered on Monday 8th May 1989. Read more

What colour is F46SJH?

The official colour of F46SJH is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does F46SJH have?

F46SJH has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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