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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,926 cc

HEL 942MOT history

HEL 942 is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 158,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

HEL 942 grey 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 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
158,021 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
HEL 942
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

HEL 942 was last recorded at 158,021 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 6,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
151,977 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,044 miles
Average per year
7,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,021 miles
  • 2025 – 151,977 miles
  • 2024 – 146,912 miles
  • 2022 – 139,613 miles
  • 2021 – 130,750 miles
  • 2020 – 123,948 miles
  • 2019 – 115,767 miles
  • 2018 – 108,428 miles
  • 2017 – 103,803 miles
  • 2016 – 94,482 miles
  • 2015 – 82,639 miles
  • 2014 – 70,638 miles
  • 2013 – 61,632 miles
  • 2012 – 54,073 miles
  • 2011 – 44,308 miles
  • 2010 – 33,650 miles
  • 2009 – 27,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,021 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,021 miles (+6,044)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    158,021 miles
    Test number
    726484411456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,977 miles (+5,065)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    151,977 miles
    Test number
    148855158450
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak apears to be from rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass146,912 miles (+7,299)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    146,912 miles
    Test number
    983591035470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass139,613 miles (+8,863)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    139,613 miles
    Test number
    293978193984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,750 miles (+6,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    130,750 miles
    Test number
    245137439868
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,948 miles (+8,181)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    123,948 miles
    Test number
    145541233044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,767 miles (+7,339)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,767 miles
    Test number
    122891606690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass108,428 miles (+4,625)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    108,428 miles
    Test number
    965157341896
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass103,803 miles (+9,321)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    103,803 miles
    Test number
    117950584659
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ limit, 225/47/17 run flat (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass94,482 miles (+11,843)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,482 miles
    Test number
    474121702442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,639 miles (+12,001)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,639 miles
    Test number
    659654805192
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass70,638 miles (+9,006)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    70,638 miles
    Test number
    449514614181
    • NotePlay in both front lower tie bar arm bushes

  13. Pass61,632 miles (+7,559)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,632 miles
    Test number
    657062413192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,073 miles (+9,765)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,073 miles
    Test number
    906365332157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,308 miles (+10,658)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,308 miles
    Test number
    298563031128
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre has large cut in outer side wall (also starting to wear low in places)

  16. Pass33,650 miles (+6,326)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    33,650 miles
    Test number
    991844620182
    • NoteN/s rear tyre 3mm

  17. Pass27,324 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,324 miles
    Test number
    264069739408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail27,324 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,324 miles
    Test number
    453109639109
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about HEL 942

What vehicle is registration HEL 942 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show HEL 942 on a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 May 2006. 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 HEL 942 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on HEL 942 is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on HEL 942?
The MOT on HEL 942 is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has HEL 942 done?
HEL 942 was recorded at 158,021 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 7,601 miles a year.
Has HEL 942 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. HEL 942 has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2009.
Has the mileage on HEL 942 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 HEL 942 find?
HEL 942 passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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