BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
S42 YDPMOT history
S42 YDP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 107,765 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 107,765 mi
- At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,375 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S42 YDP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 27 Jan 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S42 YDP was last recorded at 107,765 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 1,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 106,229 miles · 15 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,536 miles
- Average per year
- 2,375 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 107,765 miles
- 2025 – 106,229 miles
- 2024 – 105,208 miles
- 2023 – 104,060 miles
- 2022 – 101,623 miles
- 2021 – 99,865 miles
- 2020 – 99,011 miles
- 2019 – 97,885 miles
- 2018 – 96,333 miles
- 2017 – 93,870 miles
- 2016 – 90,337 miles
- 2015 – 87,865 miles
- 2014 – 85,087 miles
- 2013 – 81,645 miles
- 2012 – 75,805 miles
- 2011 – 73,101 miles
- 2010 – 71,254 miles
- 2009 – 69,483 miles
- 2008 – 67,582 miles
- 2007 – 66,521 miles
- 2006 – 60,407 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass107,765 miles
- AdvisoryRear Upper usual surface rusted.
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.
Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2013
Fuel neck filler hose clamp damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,765 miles (+1,536)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 107,765 miles
- Test number
- 994128749902
- AdvisoryRear Upper usual surface rusted.
Pass106,229 miles (+1,021)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 106,229 miles
- Test number
- 351446781483
- AdvisoryFront nearside and offside engine mouths has slight cracks.
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Upper rear subframe has rust on surface.
- AdvisorySurface rust and slight corrosion under vehicle .
Pass105,208 miles (+1,148)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 105,208 miles
- Test number
- 190050047358
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Under body corrosion.
Pass104,060 miles (+13)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 104,060 miles
- Test number
- 621310143520
- AdvisoryFuel neck filler hose clamp damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail104,047 miles (+2,424)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,047 miles
- Test number
- 644811105428
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel neck filler hose clamp damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass101,623 miles (+1,758)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 101,623 miles
- Test number
- 641434657897
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,865 miles (+854)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 99,865 miles
- Test number
- 371887792387
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass99,011 miles (+1,126)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 99,011 miles
- Test number
- 713323296417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,885 miles (+1,552)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 97,885 miles
- Test number
- 227237619584
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass96,333 miles (+2,463)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 96,333 miles
- Test number
- 757813950966
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,870 miles (+3,533)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 93,870 miles
- Test number
- 826808562739
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,337 miles (+2,472)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 90,337 miles
- Test number
- 828400664200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,865 miles (+2,778)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 87,865 miles
- Test number
- 271664597223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,087 miles (+3,442)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 85,087 miles
- Test number
- 819849614389
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass81,645 miles (+5,840)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 81,645 miles
- Test number
- 215121613350
- AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass75,805 miles (+2,704)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 75,805 miles
- Test number
- 396750202389
- AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass73,101 miles (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 73,101 miles
- Test number
- 857009211335
- AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail73,093 miles (+1,839)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,093 miles
- Test number
- 255335611377
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass71,254 miles (+1,771)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 71,254 miles
- Test number
- 950174810368
- AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass69,483 miles (+1,901)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 69,483 miles
- Test number
- 333932409347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,582 miles (+1,061)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 67,582 miles
- Test number
- 453315908404
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass66,521 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 66,521 miles
- Test number
- 931131117379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,521 miles (+6,114)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,521 miles
- Test number
- 924550517354
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,407 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 60,407 miles
- Test number
- 451920516308
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Questions about S42 YDP
- Does S42 YDP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S42 YDP is valid until 14 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S42 YDP?
- The MOT on S42 YDP is valid until 14 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S42 YDP done?
- S42 YDP was recorded at 107,765 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 2,375 miles a year.
- Has S42 YDP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S42 YDP has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on S42 YDP 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 YDP find?
- S42 YDP passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear upper usual surface rusted..
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