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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,200 cc

T242 BFRMOT history

T242 BFR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 71,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2026
Mileage
71,613 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T242 BFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T242 BFR was last recorded at 71,613 miles on 28 Jul 2025, 325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,288 miles · 29 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
325 miles
Average per year
2,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,613 miles
  • 2024 – 71,288 miles
  • 2023 – 70,554 miles
  • 2022 – 67,712 miles
  • 2021 – 67,502 miles
  • 2012 – 64,541 miles
  • 2011 – 57,279 miles
  • 2010 – 53,668 miles
  • 2009 – 48,463 miles
  • 2008 – 41,881 miles
  • 2007 – 32,904 miles
  • 2006 – 30,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,613 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,613 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    71,613 miles
    Test number
    182014278560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,288 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    71,288 miles
    Test number
    680432614752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,554 miles (+2,842)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    70,554 miles
    Test number
    886281794711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,712 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    67,712 miles
    Test number
    221808262236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,502 miles (+2,961)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    67,502 miles
    Test number
    905658890013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,541 miles (+20)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    64,541 miles
    Test number
    569083642267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on dashboard.

  7. Fail64,521 miles (+7,242)3 failures3 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,521 miles
    Test number
    266752742269
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on dashboard.

  8. Pass57,279 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    57,279 miles
    Test number
    939968821223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail57,259 miles (+3,591)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,259 miles
    Test number
    219757321241
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  10. Pass53,668 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    53,668 miles
    Test number
    321256730409
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail53,668 miles (+5,205)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,668 miles
    Test number
    341156630252
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass48,463 miles (+6,582)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    48,463 miles
    Test number
    303085929250
    • NoteFront brake pads are getting low
    • NoteThe nearside front tyre has a plug repair fitted ( tyre is also of different manufacture to other 3 )

  13. Pass41,881 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    41,881 miles
    Test number
    391427518491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,822 miles (+8,918)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,822 miles
    Test number
    841705618239
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass32,904 miles (+2,076)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    32,904 miles
    Test number
    810812127275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    30,828 miles
    Test number
    544959696100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,828 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,828 miles
    Test number
    841438596138
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    920873995185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T242 BFR

Does T242 BFR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T242 BFR expired on 28 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T242 BFR?
The MOT on T242 BFR expired on 28 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T242 BFR done?
T242 BFR was recorded at 71,613 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2025, an average of 2,143 miles a year.
Has T242 BFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T242 BFR has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2012.
Has the mileage on T242 BFR 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 T242 BFR find?
T242 BFR passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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