BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc
S742 DHUMOT history
S742 DHU is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 68,442 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 May 2027
- Mileage
- 68,442 mi
- At MOT on 12 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 2,612 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S742 DHU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S742 DHU was last recorded at 68,442 miles on 12 May 2026, 9,335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 59,107 miles · 13 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,335 miles
- Average per year
- 2,612 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,442 miles
- 2025 – 59,107 miles
- 2023 – 56,886 miles
- 2022 – 53,376 miles
- 2021 – 47,639 miles
- 2020 – 47,637 miles
- 2019 – 45,708 miles
- 2017 – 37,534 miles
- 2016 – 35,724 miles
- 2015 – 33,497 miles
- 2014 – 31,232 miles
- 2012 – 26,177 miles
- 2011 – 24,516 miles
- 2010 – 23,136 miles
- 2009 – 21,573 miles
- 2008 – 19,461 miles
- 2007 – 18,555 miles
- 2006 – 17,150 miles
- 2005 – 15,114 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,442 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear arches corroded
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
30 tests since 10 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,442 miles (+9,335)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2027
- Odometer
- 68,442 miles
- Test number
- 991652951100
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear arches corroded
Pass59,107 miles (+35)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 59,107 miles
- Test number
- 900078776345
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Fail59,072 miles (+2,186)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,072 miles
- Test number
- 819117706787
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass56,886 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 56,886 miles
- Test number
- 532344864801
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail56,882 miles (+3,506)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,882 miles
- Test number
- 298548957553
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & o/s/r 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass53,376 miles (+1,276)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 53,376 miles
- Test number
- 800717114126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,100 miles (+4,461)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 52,100 miles
- Test number
- 120913764418
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass47,639 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 47,639 miles
- Test number
- 472093779350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,637 miles (+1,929)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,637 miles
- Test number
- 601102663928
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Pass45,708 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 45,708 miles
- Test number
- 449361672257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,708 miles (+2,814)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,708 miles
- Test number
- 573660810989
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Fuel tank insecure strap missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass42,894 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 42,894 miles
- Test number
- 765423027569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,894 miles (+5,360)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,894 miles
- Test number
- 337780385428
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass37,534 miles (+1,070)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 37,534 miles
- Test number
- 968397862648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,464 miles (+740)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,464 miles
- Test number
- 671187427531
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass35,724 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 35,724 miles
- Test number
- 781115020630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,724 miles (+2,227)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,724 miles
- Test number
- 185387574086
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,497 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 33,497 miles
- Test number
- 243840000797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,497 miles (+2,265)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,497 miles
- Test number
- 634481959245
- FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass31,232 miles5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 31,232 miles
- Test number
- 275397564293
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteCill covers fitted
Fail31,220 miles (+5,043)1 failure5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,220 miles
- Test number
- 895217964214
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteCill covers fitted
Pass26,177 miles (+1,661)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 26,177 miles
- Test number
- 395292442309
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass24,516 miles (+1,380)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 24,516 miles
- Test number
- 296000241321
- AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass23,136 miles (+1,563)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 23,136 miles
- Test number
- 150344840382
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass21,573 miles (+2,112)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 21,573 miles
- Test number
- 181716939315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,461 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 19,461 miles
- Test number
- 842148648339
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail19,453 miles (+898)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,453 miles
- Test number
- 110627348336
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass18,555 miles (+1,405)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 18,555 miles
- Test number
- 253890237348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,150 miles (+2,036)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 17,150 miles
- Test number
- 431481736348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,114 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 15,114 miles
- Test number
- 931494445353
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Questions about S742 DHU
- Does S742 DHU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S742 DHU is valid until 12 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S742 DHU?
- The MOT on S742 DHU is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S742 DHU done?
- S742 DHU was recorded at 68,442 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 2,612 miles a year.
- Has S742 DHU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S742 DHU has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on S742 DHU 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 S742 DHU find?
- S742 DHU passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.
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