BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 1987 · 2,494 cc
E942 LLFMOT history
E942 LLF is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Oct 1987. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 126,354 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 May 2027
- Mileage
- 126,354 mi
- At MOT on 15 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 8 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,535 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- E942 LLF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1987
- First used
- 6 Oct 1987
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
E942 LLF was last recorded at 126,354 miles on 15 May 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 Sept 2020: 126,305 miles, lower than 126,324 miles on 17 Nov 2017.
- 3 Jul 2024: 126,355 miles, lower than 126,359 miles on 19 Apr 2022.
- 15 May 2026: 126,354 miles, lower than 126,355 miles on 30 Aug 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 126,355 miles · 30 Aug 2024
- Average per year
- 1,535 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,354 miles
- 2024 – 126,355 miles
- 2022 – 126,359 miles
- 2020 – 126,305 miles
- 2017 – 126,324 miles
- 2016 – 125,681 miles
- 2009 – 106,766 miles
- 2008 – 99,112 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,354 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms corroding.
- AdvisoryUnderbody of the vehicle corroding at various places.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Full MOT history
10 tests since 13 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,354 miles (-1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2027
- Odometer
- 126,354 miles
- Test number
- 472454872904
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms corroding.
- AdvisoryUnderbody of the vehicle corroding at various places.
Pass126,355 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 126,355 miles
- Test number
- 931637978036
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
Fail126,355 miles (-4)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,355 miles
- Test number
- 416313644789
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryUnderbody of the vehicle corroding at various places.
Pass126,359 miles (+54)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 126,359 miles
- Test number
- 431323989859
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnderside of car signs of corrosion
Pass126,305 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 126,305 miles
- Test number
- 170365966537
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,305 miles (-19)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,305 miles
- Test number
- 270548289085
- MajorAll direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp head lights (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass126,324 miles (+643)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 126,324 miles
- Test number
- 724106721976
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,681 miles (+18,915)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 125,681 miles
- Test number
- 589734309266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,766 miles (+7,654)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2010
- Odometer
- 106,766 miles
- Test number
- 230614839145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,112 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 99,112 miles
- Test number
- 263026528226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about E942 LLF
- Does E942 LLF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on E942 LLF is valid until 14 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on E942 LLF?
- The MOT on E942 LLF is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has E942 LLF done?
- E942 LLF was recorded at 126,354 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 1,535 miles a year.
- Has E942 LLF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. E942 LLF has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on E942 LLF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 9 Sept 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on E942 LLF find?
- E942 LLF passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; both front lower suspension arms corroding.; underbody of the vehicle corroding at various places..
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