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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T142 SDVMOT history

T142 SDV is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 118,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
118,337 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T142 SDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T142 SDV was last recorded at 118,337 miles on 1 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jun 2026: 118,337 miles, lower than 130,364 miles on 7 May 2020.

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
130,364 miles · 7 May 2020
Average per year
2,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,337 miles
  • 2020 – 130,364 miles
  • 2019 – 127,630 miles
  • 2018 – 121,024 miles
  • 2016 – 112,522 miles
  • 2015 – 107,818 miles
  • 2014 – 104,419 miles
  • 2013 – 101,042 miles
  • 2012 – 96,672 miles
  • 2011 – 93,026 miles
  • 2010 – 88,574 miles
  • 2009 – 84,909 miles
  • 2008 – 81,262 miles
  • 2007 – 76,909 miles
  • 2006 – 69,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,337 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    118,337 miles
    Test number
    955069761691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    794625045389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    175476853747
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most underside components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    855384441440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside

  5. PassMileage not read7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    590981418595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play to strut gland
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  6. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    759903584271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle

  7. FailMileage not read6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    143533428432
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle

  8. Pass130,364 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    130,364 miles
    Test number
    569644309570
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail130,364 miles (+2,734)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,364 miles
    Test number
    128783159581
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass127,630 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,630 miles
    Test number
    737132413153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail127,630 miles (+6,606)3 major3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,630 miles
    Test number
    381330169156
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass121,024 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    121,024 miles
    Test number
    222592790307
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  13. Fail121,024 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,024 miles
    Test number
    563714693435
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  14. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    484230338580
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  15. FailMileage not read3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    147109104298
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  16. Pass112,522 miles (+4,704)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    112,522 miles
    Test number
    733011490169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight noise from rear wheel bearings

  17. Pass107,818 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    107,818 miles
    Test number
    648809745087
    • NoteHeadlamps condensated

  18. Fail107,818 miles (+3,399)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,818 miles
    Test number
    965348445031
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteHeadlamps condensated

  19. Pass104,419 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    104,419 miles
    Test number
    139442254424
    • NoteHeadlamps condensated
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  20. Fail104,419 miles (+3,377)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,419 miles
    Test number
    476372854033
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteHeadlamps condensated
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  21. Pass101,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    101,042 miles
    Test number
    158772553018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail101,042 miles (+4,370)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,042 miles
    Test number
    387451453002
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteExhaust mounting from gearbox broken

  23. Pass96,672 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    96,672 miles
    Test number
    195722352428
    • NoteN/s rear wheel bearing noisy

  24. Fail96,672 miles (+3,646)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,672 miles
    Test number
    127962252059
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass93,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    93,026 miles
    Test number
    115753451077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail93,026 miles (+4,452)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,026 miles
    Test number
    279003851009
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  27. Pass88,574 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    88,574 miles
    Test number
    230288350092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front headlamps have condensation on the lens'

  28. Fail88,574 miles (+3,665)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,574 miles
    Test number
    320665150075
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front headlamps have condensation on the lens'

  29. Pass84,909 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    84,909 miles
    Test number
    534426059060
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  30. Fail84,909 miles (+3,647)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,909 miles
    Test number
    583756759063
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  31. Pass81,262 miles (+4,353)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    81,262 miles
    Test number
    670085748030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass76,909 miles (+7,081)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    76,909 miles
    Test number
    414662057096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass69,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    69,828 miles
    Test number
    642759356014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T142 SDV

Does T142 SDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T142 SDV is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T142 SDV?
The MOT on T142 SDV is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T142 SDV done?
T142 SDV was recorded at 118,337 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 2,395 miles a year.
Has T142 SDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T142 SDV has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T142 SDV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jun 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T142 SDV find?
T142 SDV passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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