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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,596 cc

S42 CREMOT history

S42 CRE is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2024.

S42 CRE silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2025
Mileage
96,551 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S42 CRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S42 CRE was last recorded at 96,551 miles on 4 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Oct 2010: 82,994 miles, lower than 800,055 miles on 21 Oct 2009.
  • 12 May 2023: 145,131 miles, lower than 201,261 miles on 9 Sept 2021.
  • 4 Oct 2024: 96,551 miles, lower than 145,131 miles on 12 May 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
145,131 miles · 12 May 2023
Average per year
1,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,551 miles
  • 2023 – 145,131 miles
  • 2021 – 201,261 miles
  • 2020 – 139,120 miles
  • 2019 – 138,657 miles
  • 2018 – 132,206 miles
  • 2017 – 123,689 miles
  • 2016 – 110,635 miles
  • 2015 – 94,500 miles
  • 2014 – 92,008 miles
  • 2013 – 90,382 miles
  • 2012 – 88,417 miles
  • 2011 – 86,031 miles
  • 2010 – 82,994 miles
  • 2009 – 800,055 miles
  • 2008 – 76,331 miles
  • 2007 – 71,698 miles
  • 2006 – 66,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,551 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,551 miles (-48,580)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,551 miles
    Test number
    613048973643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,131 miles (-56,130)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    145,131 miles
    Test number
    154989056010
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass201,261 miles (+62,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    201,261 miles
    Test number
    168459887695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass139,120 miles (+463)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    139,120 miles
    Test number
    150338671943
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass138,657 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    138,657 miles
    Test number
    810533499237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail138,657 miles (+6,451)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,657 miles
    Test number
    622949062833
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass132,206 miles (+8,517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    132,206 miles
    Test number
    220121106001
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass123,689 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    123,689 miles
    Test number
    220118800215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail123,668 miles (+13,033)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,668 miles
    Test number
    356953131606
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass110,635 miles (+16,135)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    110,635 miles
    Test number
    621014778998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,500 miles (+2,492)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    94,500 miles
    Test number
    864209766901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,008 miles (+1,626)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    92,008 miles
    Test number
    828099084224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,382 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    90,382 miles
    Test number
    377830793278
    • NoteSlight play in lower ball joints

  14. Fail90,382 miles (+1,965)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,382 miles
    Test number
    126280093272
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteSlight play in lower ball joints

  15. Pass88,417 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    88,417 miles
    Test number
    305886092292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,416 miles (+2,385)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,416 miles
    Test number
    289661292218
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass86,031 miles (+3,037)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    86,031 miles
    Test number
    305671891486
    • NoteN/s/f bottom arm rear bush
    • NoteSlight movment in n/s/f ball joint on insulation rubber

  18. Pass82,994 miles (-717,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    82,994 miles
    Test number
    942004590294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass800,055 miles (+723,724)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    800,055 miles
    Test number
    333814599269
    • NoteO/s/f brake hose very slightly perished

  20. Pass76,331 miles (+4,633)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    76,331 miles
    Test number
    464618188264
    • NoteN/s/f tyre screw in tread

  21. Pass71,698 miles (+5,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    71,698 miles
    Test number
    763809587205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass66,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    66,107 miles
    Test number
    651917096224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,106 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,106 miles
    Test number
    312397296231
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Questions about S42 CRE

Does S42 CRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S42 CRE expired on 3 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S42 CRE?
The MOT on S42 CRE expired on 3 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S42 CRE done?
S42 CRE was recorded at 96,551 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2024, an average of 1,696 miles a year.
Has S42 CRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S42 CRE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on S42 CRE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 21 Oct 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S42 CRE find?
S42 CRE passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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