BMW 316
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc
S42 JGUMOT history
S42 JGU is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 14 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 87,395 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 87,395 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,667 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S42 JGU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 316
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 14 Jan 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S42 JGU was last recorded at 87,395 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 5,568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 81,827 miles · 15 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,568 miles
- Average per year
- 3,667 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 87,395 miles
- 2024 – 81,827 miles
- 2023 – 80,801 miles
- 2021 – 70,792 miles
- 2020 – 64,367 miles
- 2019 – 58,638 miles
- 2018 – 49,820 miles
- 2017 – 40,427 miles
- 2016 – 38,749 miles
- 2014 – 31,994 miles
- 2013 – 30,373 miles
- 2012 – 28,896 miles
- 2011 – 26,904 miles
- 2010 – 25,198 miles
- 2009 – 23,308 miles
- 2008 – 21,238 miles
- 2007 – 19,377 miles
- 2006 – 17,202 miles
- 2005 – 14,418 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,395 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront wheels cambered
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside headlamp beam image just met requirements
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside steering rack has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
25 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,395 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 87,395 miles
- Test number
- 143119450765
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront wheels cambered
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail87,395 miles (+5,568)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,395 miles
- Test number
- 718881442052
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront wheels cambered
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass81,827 miles (+1,026)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 81,827 miles
- Test number
- 603669261836
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes have light misting of oil
- AdvisoryWipers smear windscreen slightly
Pass80,801 miles (+10,009)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 80,801 miles
- Test number
- 476881901389
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Pass70,792 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 70,792 miles
- Test number
- 909834151480
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail70,790 miles (+6,423)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,790 miles
- Test number
- 796443070149
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass64,367 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 64,367 miles
- Test number
- 392127901846
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,366 miles (+5,728)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,366 miles
- Test number
- 652539621377
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking above steering rack on nearside front (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass58,638 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 58,638 miles
- Test number
- 680574162670
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail58,638 miles (+8,818)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,638 miles
- Test number
- 123248506843
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass49,820 miles (+9,393)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 49,820 miles
- Test number
- 539080593239
- AdvisoryRear rear brake pipes corroded
Pass40,427 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 40,427 miles
- Test number
- 101989253288
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail40,427 miles (+1,678)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,427 miles
- Test number
- 316860913081
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated unable to check due to binding (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated unable to check due to binding (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass38,749 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 38,749 miles
- Test number
- 767164786747
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp beam image just met requirements
- AdvisoryOffside steering rack has slight play
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail38,747 miles (+6,753)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,747 miles
- Test number
- 529699542713
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp beam image just met requirements
- AdvisoryOffside steering rack has slight play
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass31,994 miles (+1,621)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 31,994 miles
- Test number
- 227882344323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,373 miles (+1,477)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 30,373 miles
- Test number
- 539823443328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,896 miles (+1,992)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 28,896 miles
- Test number
- 427501842463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,904 miles (+1,706)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 26,904 miles
- Test number
- 435396341398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,198 miles (+1,890)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 25,198 miles
- Test number
- 770232940343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,308 miles (+2,070)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 23,308 miles
- Test number
- 483508849319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,238 miles (+1,861)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 21,238 miles
- Test number
- 732856448393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,377 miles (+2,175)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 19,377 miles
- Test number
- 863458747336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,202 miles (+2,784)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 17,202 miles
- Test number
- 450379546421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,418 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 14,418 miles
- Test number
- 234236845384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S42 JGU
- Does S42 JGU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S42 JGU is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S42 JGU?
- The MOT on S42 JGU is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S42 JGU done?
- S42 JGU was recorded at 87,395 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 3,667 miles a year.
- Has S42 JGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S42 JGU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on S42 JGU 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 JGU find?
- S42 JGU passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front wheels cambered; nearside front inner suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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