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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T342 LCXMOT history

T342 LCX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 141,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
141,866 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T342 LCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T342 LCX was last recorded at 141,866 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,853 miles · 16 May 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
3,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,866 miles
  • 2025 – 141,034 miles
  • 2024 – 137,550 miles
  • 2023 – 133,520 miles
  • 2022 – 129,483 miles
  • 2021 – 125,941 miles
  • 2020 – 123,824 miles
  • 2019 – 121,202 miles
  • 2018 – 118,092 miles
  • 2017 – 116,000 miles
  • 2016 – 113,332 miles
  • 2015 – 110,691 miles
  • 2014 – 105,908 miles
  • 2013 – 102,907 miles
  • 2012 – 100,005 miles
  • 2011 – 97,077 miles
  • 2010 – 93,592 miles
  • 2009 – 89,832 miles
  • 2008 – 84,951 miles
  • 2007 – 79,330 miles
  • 2006 – 76,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,866 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill small hole at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,866 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    141,866 miles
    Test number
    610945618345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail141,853 miles (+819)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,853 miles
    Test number
    611985652412
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass141,034 miles (+3,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    141,034 miles
    Test number
    817332235505
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass137,550 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    137,550 miles
    Test number
    135457741382
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail137,550 miles (+4,030)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,550 miles
    Test number
    299759070309
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass133,520 miles (+161)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    133,520 miles
    Test number
    794186922727
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail133,359 miles (+3,876)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,359 miles
    Test number
    747938533025
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass129,483 miles (+3,542)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    129,483 miles
    Test number
    600024233714
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass125,941 miles (+2,117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    125,941 miles
    Test number
    946290763857
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass123,824 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    123,824 miles
    Test number
    769305678227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill small hole at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Fail123,823 miles (+2,621)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,823 miles
    Test number
    338237771919
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill small hole at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass121,202 miles (+3,110)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    121,202 miles
    Test number
    572540551592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,092 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    118,092 miles
    Test number
    334401275298
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  14. Fail118,073 miles (+2,073)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,073 miles
    Test number
    253205459353
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel insecure lower wing liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected sharp edges (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  15. Pass116,000 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    116,000 miles
    Test number
    708711926779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass113,332 miles (+2,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,332 miles
    Test number
    312973014693
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken

  17. Pass110,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    110,691 miles
    Test number
    516255735179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail110,691 miles (+4,783)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,691 miles
    Test number
    215745135106
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass105,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    105,908 miles
    Test number
    705880744151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail105,908 miles (+3,001)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,908 miles
    Test number
    249710444438
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

  21. Pass102,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    102,907 miles
    Test number
    767489723155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail102,907 miles (+2,902)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,907 miles
    Test number
    256959723479
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass100,005 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    100,005 miles
    Test number
    187392942199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail100,005 miles (+2,928)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,005 miles
    Test number
    866562142158
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass97,077 miles (+3,485)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    97,077 miles
    Test number
    839399331170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass93,592 miles (+3,760)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    93,592 miles
    Test number
    330722840199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass89,832 miles (+4,881)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    89,832 miles
    Test number
    340894239138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass84,951 miles (+5,621)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    84,951 miles
    Test number
    964338048197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass79,330 miles (+3,267)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    79,330 miles
    Test number
    742061757113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass76,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    76,063 miles
    Test number
    332362256121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T342 LCX

Does T342 LCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T342 LCX is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T342 LCX?
The MOT on T342 LCX is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T342 LCX done?
T342 LCX was recorded at 141,866 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 3,285 miles a year.
Has T342 LCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T342 LCX has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T342 LCX 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 T342 LCX find?
T342 LCX passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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