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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

242 JEVMOT history

242 JEV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 134,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

242 JEV silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
134,625 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
242 JEV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

242 JEV was last recorded at 134,625 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 1,957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,668 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,957 miles
Average per year
4,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,625 miles
  • 2025 – 132,668 miles
  • 2024 – 129,594 miles
  • 2023 – 127,487 miles
  • 2022 – 124,903 miles
  • 2021 – 122,745 miles
  • 2020 – 121,261 miles
  • 2019 – 118,867 miles
  • 2018 – 112,782 miles
  • 2017 – 108,720 miles
  • 2016 – 105,312 miles
  • 2015 – 100,832 miles
  • 2014 – 95,865 miles
  • 2013 – 89,031 miles
  • 2012 – 81,224 miles
  • 2011 – 73,289 miles
  • 2010 – 66,612 miles
  • 2009 – 58,414 miles
  • 2007 – 43,554 miles
  • 2006 – 35,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,625 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,625 miles (+1,957)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    134,625 miles
    Test number
    428755373275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass132,668 miles (+6)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    132,668 miles
    Test number
    702967176078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisorySill kit fitted

  3. Fail132,662 miles (+3,068)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,662 miles
    Test number
    337790441998
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisorySill kit fitted

  4. Pass129,594 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    129,594 miles
    Test number
    435645767902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail129,593 miles (+2,106)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,593 miles
    Test number
    881580567237
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,487 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    127,487 miles
    Test number
    151488852343
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail127,484 miles (+2,581)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,484 miles
    Test number
    188495833166
    • MajorNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber stem (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass124,903 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    124,903 miles
    Test number
    977815798210
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Corrosion Started On Wheel Arch.

  9. Fail124,903 miles (+2,158)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,903 miles
    Test number
    715789289343
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Corrosion Started On Wheel Arch.

  10. Pass122,745 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,745 miles
    Test number
    820899092340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail122,744 miles (+1,483)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,744 miles
    Test number
    156379482269
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass121,261 miles (+2,394)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    121,261 miles
    Test number
    805124492753
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass118,867 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    118,867 miles
    Test number
    558241259803
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail118,867 miles (+2,325)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,867 miles
    Test number
    892731443661
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass116,542 miles (+3,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    116,542 miles
    Test number
    203028988000
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) 205/55R16---91W---Continental (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass112,782 miles (+4,062)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    112,782 miles
    Test number
    121345689962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,720 miles (+3,408)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    108,720 miles
    Test number
    244273961347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass105,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    105,312 miles
    Test number
    313595864718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail105,312 miles (+4,480)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,312 miles
    Test number
    879897883317
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass100,832 miles (+4,967)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    100,832 miles
    Test number
    428120345032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,865 miles (+6,834)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    95,865 miles
    Test number
    738821734001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass89,031 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    89,031 miles
    Test number
    195546143460
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail89,031 miles (+7,807)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,031 miles
    Test number
    218866643060
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass81,224 miles (+7,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    81,224 miles
    Test number
    578681742046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass73,289 miles (+6,677)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    73,289 miles
    Test number
    346153031020
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

  26. Pass66,612 miles (+8,198)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    66,612 miles
    Test number
    181583040019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass58,414 miles (+14,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    58,414 miles
    Test number
    564270559069
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass43,554 miles (+8,273)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,554 miles
    Test number
    982954157097
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

  29. Pass35,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,281 miles
    Test number
    552312356000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 242 JEV

What vehicle is registration 242 JEV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 242 JEV on a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 2002. 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 JEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 242 JEV is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 242 JEV?
The MOT on 242 JEV is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 242 JEV done?
242 JEV was recorded at 134,625 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 4,829 miles a year.
Has 242 JEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 242 JEV has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on 242 JEV 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 JEV find?
242 JEV passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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