BMW X3
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 3,000 cc
242 DOLMOT history
242 DOL is a blue diesel BMW X3 first used on 4 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 145,262 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 145,262 mi
- At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,474 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 242 DOL
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 4 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
242 DOL was last recorded at 145,262 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 6,991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 138,271 miles · 24 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,991 miles
- Average per year
- 7,474 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 145,262 miles
- 2025 – 138,271 miles
- 2024 – 131,267 miles
- 2023 – 125,846 miles
- 2022 – 119,243 miles
- 2021 – 113,724 miles
- 2020 – 106,115 miles
- 2019 – 97,838 miles
- 2018 – 90,685 miles
- 2017 – 85,180 miles
- 2016 – 79,961 miles
- 2015 – 71,278 miles
- 2014 – 62,267 miles
- 2013 – 51,691 miles
- 2012 – 36,377 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,262 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front fog lamp damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front fog lamp lense broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
19 tests since 26 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,262 miles (+6,991)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 145,262 miles
- Test number
- 311899094196
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,271 miles (+7,004)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 138,271 miles
- Test number
- 256218422932
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,267 miles (+5,421)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 131,267 miles
- Test number
- 376751034929
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass125,846 miles (+19)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 125,846 miles
- Test number
- 945271649919
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc back plate slightly insecure
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail125,827 miles (+6,584)4 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,827 miles
- Test number
- 617136062587
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass119,243 miles (+5,519)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 119,243 miles
- Test number
- 696569952328
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,724 miles (+7,609)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 113,724 miles
- Test number
- 438447809865
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,115 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 106,115 miles
- Test number
- 797545613492
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp lense broken
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on dash
Fail106,115 miles (+8,277)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,115 miles
- Test number
- 992154002677
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp lense broken
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass97,838 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 97,838 miles
- Test number
- 366778607284
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail97,838 miles (+7,153)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,838 miles
- Test number
- 276156674042
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass90,685 miles (+5,505)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 90,685 miles
- Test number
- 172614669905
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,180 miles (+5,219)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 85,180 miles
- Test number
- 983820965675
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,961 miles (+8,683)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 79,961 miles
- Test number
- 760616062536
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,278 miles (+9,011)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 71,278 miles
- Test number
- 157572065136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,267 miles (+10,576)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 62,267 miles
- Test number
- 299817164131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,691 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 51,691 miles
- Test number
- 706201963156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,691 miles (+15,314)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,691 miles
- Test number
- 298497153475
- DangerousOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Pass36,377 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 36,377 miles
- Test number
- 515266582086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 242 DOL
- What vehicle is registration 242 DOL currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 242 DOL on a blue diesel BMW X3 first used on 4 Mar 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 242 DOL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 242 DOL is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 242 DOL?
- The MOT on 242 DOL is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 242 DOL done?
- 242 DOL was recorded at 145,262 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 7,474 miles a year.
- Has 242 DOL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 242 DOL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on 242 DOL 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 242 DOL find?
- 242 DOL passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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