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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S42 FANMOT history

S42 FAN is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 121,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

S42 FAN purple 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 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
121,951 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S42 FAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S42 FAN was last recorded at 121,951 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Oct 2015: 69,843 miles, lower than 691,169 miles on 16 Oct 2014.

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
121,951 miles · 16 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,951 miles
  • 2025 – 110,660 miles
  • 2024 – 99,109 miles
  • 2023 – 85,777 miles
  • 2022 – 74,567 miles
  • 2021 – 72,949 miles
  • 2020 – 72,033 miles
  • 2019 – 70,438 miles
  • 2017 – 70,422 miles
  • 2016 – 70,312 miles
  • 2015 – 69,843 miles
  • 2014 – 691,169 miles
  • 2013 – 68,203 miles
  • 2012 – 67,204 miles
  • 2011 – 66,113 miles
  • 2010 – 64,429 miles
  • 2009 – 62,629 miles
  • 2008 – 60,637 miles
  • 2007 – 58,946 miles
  • 2006 – 56,590 miles
  • 2005 – 51,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,951 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated [both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin [both sides]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,951 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    121,951 miles
    Test number
    239863893290
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated [both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail121,951 miles (+11,291)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,951 miles
    Test number
    922550313879
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated [both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass110,660 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,660 miles
    Test number
    350692521252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin [both sides] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail110,658 miles (+11,549)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,658 miles
    Test number
    254700662464
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin [both sides] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield is insecure

  5. Pass99,109 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    99,109 miles
    Test number
    440804298427
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail99,108 miles (+13,331)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,108 miles
    Test number
    671823922130
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass85,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,777 miles
    Test number
    653399658365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,777 miles (+11,210)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,777 miles
    Test number
    496584237367
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass74,567 miles (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    74,567 miles
    Test number
    243948432801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,949 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,949 miles
    Test number
    453600997685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,033 miles (+1,595)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,033 miles
    Test number
    583380815319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,438 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,438 miles
    Test number
    291438919763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,422 miles (+110)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,422 miles
    Test number
    977410396974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass70,312 miles (+469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    70,312 miles
    Test number
    434758000078
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass69,843 miles (-621,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,843 miles
    Test number
    878732544000
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear top mounting bushes (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

  16. Pass691,169 miles (+622,057)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    691,169 miles
    Test number
    848629884272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,112 miles (+909)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,112 miles
    Test number
    345348484225
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  18. Pass68,203 miles (+11)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,203 miles
    Test number
    248464893259
    • NoteFront tyres starting to crack up
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteWheel trims fitted

  19. Fail68,192 miles (+988)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,192 miles
    Test number
    966180593207
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFront tyres starting to crack up
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteWheel trims fitted

  20. Pass67,204 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,204 miles
    Test number
    818802492235
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail67,191 miles (+1,078)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,191 miles
    Test number
    895049282274
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteN/s front tyre staring to perish.

  22. Pass66,113 miles (+1,684)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    66,113 miles
    Test number
    275220781266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass64,429 miles (+1,800)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    64,429 miles
    Test number
    634998580222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass62,629 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    62,629 miles
    Test number
    393384599247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,637 miles (+1,691)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    60,637 miles
    Test number
    282075098221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,946 miles (+2,356)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    58,946 miles
    Test number
    711572997231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,590 miles (+4,814)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    56,590 miles
    Test number
    892496976297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass51,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    51,776 miles
    Test number
    773216865241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail51,776 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,776 miles
    Test number
    860346765296
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about S42 FAN

Does S42 FAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S42 FAN is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S42 FAN?
The MOT on S42 FAN is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S42 FAN done?
S42 FAN was recorded at 121,951 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 3,330 miles a year.
Has S42 FAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S42 FAN has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S42 FAN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S42 FAN find?
S42 FAN passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [both sides]; front brake hose slightly deteriorated [both sides].

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