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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T42 AJBMOT history

T42 AJB is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 61,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2026
Mileage
61,019 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T42 AJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T42 AJB was last recorded at 61,019 miles on 7 Apr 2025, 1,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,824 miles · 5 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,195 miles
Average per year
1,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,019 miles
  • 2024 – 59,824 miles
  • 2023 – 58,281 miles
  • 2022 – 57,354 miles
  • 2021 – 56,398 miles
  • 2020 – 55,577 miles
  • 2019 – 54,412 miles
  • 2018 – 52,988 miles
  • 2017 – 51,407 miles
  • 2016 – 49,676 miles
  • 2015 – 47,771 miles
  • 2014 – 45,118 miles
  • 2013 – 42,855 miles
  • 2012 – 40,542 miles
  • 2011 – 37,802 miles
  • 2010 – 35,640 miles
  • 2009 – 33,640 miles
  • 2008 – 31,332 miles
  • 2007 – 29,105 miles
  • 2006 – 26,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,019 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch fwd lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch fwd lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,019 miles (+1,195)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    61,019 miles
    Test number
    976422977522
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch fwd lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch fwd lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass59,824 miles (+1,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    59,824 miles
    Test number
    660101729491
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass58,281 miles (+927)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    58,281 miles
    Test number
    421246278431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mount Bush Contains Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mount Bush Contains Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass57,354 miles (+956)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,354 miles
    Test number
    183361432874
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass56,398 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,398 miles
    Test number
    914829991954
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail56,398 miles (+821)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,398 miles
    Test number
    483560013150
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass55,577 miles (+1,165)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    55,577 miles
    Test number
    161063543700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass54,412 miles (+1,424)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    54,412 miles
    Test number
    650099685736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside steering rack inner arm ball joints contain slight play

  9. Pass52,988 miles (+1,581)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,988 miles
    Test number
    228345396813
    • AdvisoryEngine Oil Leaks
    • AdvisoryMinor Chips In Windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass51,407 miles (+1,731)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,407 miles
    Test number
    371537759425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn low on inner tread and showing wear to outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn low on inner
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass49,676 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,676 miles
    Test number
    725368634967
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak evident suspect engine area
    • AdvisoryVarious vehicle under body protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

  12. Fail49,668 miles (+1,897)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,668 miles
    Test number
    857910658401
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak evident
    • AdvisoryOil leak evident suspect engine area
    • AdvisoryVarious vehicle under body protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

  13. Pass47,771 miles (+2,653)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,771 miles
    Test number
    455368555026
    • NoteBoth Rear Tyres 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)
    • NoteEngine Oil Leaks
    • NoteMinor Chips In Windscreen
    • NoteRear Number Plate Stained
    • NoteSlight Play In Both Steering Rack Arms

  14. Pass45,118 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,118 miles
    Test number
    596420654045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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 Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

  15. Fail45,118 miles (+2,263)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,118 miles
    Test number
    746580754004
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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 Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

  16. Pass42,855 miles (+2,313)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,855 miles
    Test number
    268621853058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass40,542 miles (+2,740)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,542 miles
    Test number
    355276842060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  18. Pass37,802 miles (+2,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,802 miles
    Test number
    149347141011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass35,640 miles (+2,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,640 miles
    Test number
    213457440097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass33,640 miles (+2,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,640 miles
    Test number
    114935959451
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass31,332 miles (+2,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,332 miles
    Test number
    371310658057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass29,105 miles (+2,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,105 miles
    Test number
    713050657046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass26,913 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    26,913 miles
    Test number
    942962366076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T42 AJB

Does T42 AJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T42 AJB expired on 6 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T42 AJB?
The MOT on T42 AJB expired on 6 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T42 AJB done?
T42 AJB was recorded at 61,019 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2025, an average of 1,786 miles a year.
Has T42 AJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T42 AJB has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T42 AJB 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 T42 AJB find?
T42 AJB passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch fwd lower; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch fwd lower; play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides, and 1 more.

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