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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T342 RDSMOT history

T342 RDS is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 141,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jun 2026
Mileage
141,326 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T342 RDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
28 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T342 RDS was last recorded at 141,326 miles on 28 May 2025, 1,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,852 miles · 11 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,474 miles
Average per year
2,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,326 miles
  • 2024 – 139,852 miles
  • 2023 – 138,409 miles
  • 2022 – 136,018 miles
  • 2021 – 132,202 miles
  • 2020 – 129,773 miles
  • 2019 – 127,592 miles
  • 2018 – 120,866 miles
  • 2017 – 118,215 miles
  • 2016 – 114,735 miles
  • 2015 – 108,607 miles
  • 2014 – 107,434 miles
  • 2013 – 106,820 miles
  • 2012 – 104,282 miles
  • 2011 – 101,442 miles
  • 2010 – 99,238 miles
  • 2009 – 97,746 miles
  • 2008 – 94,813 miles
  • 2007 – 93,037 miles
  • 2006 – 83,996 miles
  • 2005 – 83,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,326 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2007

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Off side rear side light too bright

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2006

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2006

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2006

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,326 miles (+1,474)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    141,326 miles
    Test number
    560575664154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,852 miles (+1,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    139,852 miles
    Test number
    704357701819
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres showing an uneven wear pattern to their inner shoulders

  3. Pass138,409 miles (+2,391)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    138,409 miles
    Test number
    424958369763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass136,018 miles (+3,816)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    136,018 miles
    Test number
    835126434334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass132,202 miles (+2,429)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    132,202 miles
    Test number
    971820153019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass129,773 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    129,773 miles
    Test number
    701138866927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail129,751 miles (+2,159)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,751 miles
    Test number
    405202526770
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass127,592 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    127,592 miles
    Test number
    468333616675
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOff side rear side light too bright

  9. Fail127,572 miles (+6,706)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,572 miles
    Test number
    253883841118
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOff side rear side light too bright

  10. Pass120,866 miles (+2,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    120,866 miles
    Test number
    217067023895
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres worn on inner edges

  11. Pass118,215 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    118,215 miles
    Test number
    153909788196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

  12. Fail118,215 miles (+3,480)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,215 miles
    Test number
    701190984274
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

  13. Pass114,735 miles (+6,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    114,735 miles
    Test number
    567995574517
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  14. Pass108,607 miles (+1,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    108,607 miles
    Test number
    196846525178
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  15. Pass107,434 miles (+614)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    107,434 miles
    Test number
    638495214152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,820 miles (+2,538)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    106,820 miles
    Test number
    649112343140
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass104,282 miles (+2,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    104,282 miles
    Test number
    887405012115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass101,442 miles (+2,204)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    101,442 miles
    Test number
    307597111121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NotePitting to all brake disc's

  19. Pass99,238 miles (+1,492)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    99,238 miles
    Test number
    284901330190
    • NoteCant see rear springs

  20. Pass97,746 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    97,746 miles
    Test number
    201946229186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail97,723 miles (+2,910)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,723 miles
    Test number
    992538319146
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass94,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    94,813 miles
    Test number
    620820228150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail94,813 miles (+1,776)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,813 miles
    Test number
    910840328135
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  24. Pass93,037 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    93,037 miles
    Test number
    512315317039
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly deteriorated

  25. Fail93,037 miles (+9,041)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,037 miles
    Test number
    583295717094
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly deteriorated

  26. Pass83,996 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    83,996 miles
    Test number
    214809106041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail83,996 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,996 miles
    Test number
    584203165314
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T342 RDS

Does T342 RDS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T342 RDS expired on 17 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T342 RDS?
The MOT on T342 RDS expired on 17 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T342 RDS done?
T342 RDS was recorded at 141,326 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2025, an average of 2,953 miles a year.
Has T342 RDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T342 RDS has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on T342 RDS 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 RDS find?
T342 RDS passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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