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BMW 5 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T242 KJCMOT history

T242 KJC is a red petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 5 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 173,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
173,173 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T242 KJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T242 KJC was last recorded at 173,173 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 5,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,688 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,485 miles
Average per year
4,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,173 miles
  • 2024 – 167,688 miles
  • 2023 – 163,087 miles
  • 2022 – 160,661 miles
  • 2021 – 159,012 miles
  • 2020 – 157,255 miles
  • 2019 – 155,845 miles
  • 2018 – 153,820 miles
  • 2017 – 150,724 miles
  • 2016 – 148,456 miles
  • 2015 – 145,156 miles
  • 2014 – 141,228 miles
  • 2013 – 134,665 miles
  • 2012 – 131,147 miles
  • 2011 – 124,594 miles
  • 2010 – 119,694 miles
  • 2009 – 112,362 miles
  • 2008 – 105,558 miles
  • 2007 – 96,780 miles
  • 2006 – 90,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,173 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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, 2006–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,173 miles (+5,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    173,173 miles
    Test number
    661302065108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass167,688 miles (+4,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    167,688 miles
    Test number
    409585817137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass163,087 miles (+2,426)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    163,087 miles
    Test number
    922337850867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass160,661 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    160,661 miles
    Test number
    652350737622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass159,012 miles (+1,757)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    159,012 miles
    Test number
    534386846586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass157,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    157,255 miles
    Test number
    703536602479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail157,255 miles (+1,410)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,255 miles
    Test number
    559266126097
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass155,845 miles (+2,025)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    155,845 miles
    Test number
    449676786522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass153,820 miles (+3,096)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    153,820 miles
    Test number
    207825502355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass150,724 miles (+2,268)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    150,724 miles
    Test number
    630754429501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass148,456 miles (+3,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    148,456 miles
    Test number
    700918378418
    • 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)

  12. Pass145,156 miles (+3,928)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    145,156 miles
    Test number
    388648940619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass141,228 miles (+6,563)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    141,228 miles
    Test number
    699931614356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass134,665 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    134,665 miles
    Test number
    839285003372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail134,651 miles (+3,504)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,651 miles
    Test number
    327451803379
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass131,147 miles (+6,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    131,147 miles
    Test number
    298464902305
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass124,594 miles (+4,900)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    124,594 miles
    Test number
    806902101319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass119,694 miles (+7,332)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    119,694 miles
    Test number
    134755800322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass112,362 miles (+6,804)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    112,362 miles
    Test number
    332816899229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass105,558 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    105,558 miles
    Test number
    981301998202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  21. Fail105,558 miles (+8,778)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,558 miles
    Test number
    653358488295
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  22. Pass96,780 miles (+6,514)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    96,780 miles
    Test number
    471301577254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass90,266 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    90,266 miles
    Test number
    742599916336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail89,802 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,802 miles
    Test number
    481291616352
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • 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)

Questions about T242 KJC

Does T242 KJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T242 KJC is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T242 KJC?
The MOT on T242 KJC is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T242 KJC done?
T242 KJC was recorded at 173,173 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 4,375 miles a year.
Has T242 KJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T242 KJC has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T242 KJC 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 KJC find?
T242 KJC passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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