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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

S42 AJWMOT history

S42 AJW is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 77,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

S42 AJW blue 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 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
77,408 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S42 AJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S42 AJW was last recorded at 77,408 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,402 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,408 miles
  • 2024 – 77,402 miles
  • 2023 – 77,222 miles
  • 2022 – 77,148 miles
  • 2014 – 77,042 miles
  • 2012 – 76,104 miles
  • 2011 – 74,719 miles
  • 2010 – 70,654 miles
  • 2008 – 64,335 miles
  • 2007 – 58,874 miles
  • 2006 – 54,766 miles
  • 2005 – 49,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,408 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear jacking points

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear jacking points

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,408 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    77,408 miles
    Test number
    834716638589
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass77,402 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    77,402 miles
    Test number
    624119790616
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail77,394 miles (+172)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,394 miles
    Test number
    712314361200
    • MajorEmissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  4. Pass77,222 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    77,222 miles
    Test number
    352153230518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,148 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    77,148 miles
    Test number
    954884646123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail77,148 miles (+106)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,148 miles
    Test number
    220072362985
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    77,042 miles
    Test number
    936467784079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail77,042 miles (+938)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,042 miles
    Test number
    226886184036
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  9. Pass76,104 miles (+1,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    76,104 miles
    Test number
    285151392284
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass74,719 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    74,719 miles
    Test number
    669436301295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail74,697 miles (+4,043)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,697 miles
    Test number
    497671901259
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass70,654 miles (+6,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    70,654 miles
    Test number
    831932010171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass64,335 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    64,335 miles
    Test number
    641410018308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,320 miles (+5,446)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,320 miles
    Test number
    331209808325
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass58,874 miles (+4,108)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    58,874 miles
    Test number
    260312397236
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

  16. Pass54,766 miles (+5,157)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    54,766 miles
    Test number
    172136726223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,609 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,609 miles
    Test number
    462287025282
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass49,609 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    49,609 miles
    Test number
    792217025294
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S42 AJW

Does S42 AJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S42 AJW is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S42 AJW?
The MOT on S42 AJW is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S42 AJW done?
S42 AJW was recorded at 77,408 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 1,354 miles a year.
Has S42 AJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S42 AJW has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S42 AJW 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 S42 AJW find?
S42 AJW passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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