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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T42 ANRMOT history

T42 ANR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 165,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2022
Mileage
165,024 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2021
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T42 ANR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T42 ANR was last recorded at 165,024 miles on 16 Oct 2021, 6,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,259 miles · 3 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
6,765 miles
Average per year
7,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 165,024 miles
  • 2020 – 158,259 miles
  • 2019 – 154,125 miles
  • 2018 – 153,127 miles
  • 2017 – 148,022 miles
  • 2016 – 138,039 miles
  • 2015 – 127,505 miles
  • 2014 – 115,376 miles
  • 2013 – 102,838 miles
  • 2012 – 90,297 miles
  • 2011 – 78,196 miles
  • 2010 – 65,305 miles
  • 2009 – 53,878 miles
  • 2008 – 50,341 miles
  • 2007 – 46,878 miles
  • 2006 – 40,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,024 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear greased (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,024 miles (+6,765)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    165,024 miles
    Test number
    231892310984
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass158,259 miles (+4,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    158,259 miles
    Test number
    741987689270
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe corroded
  3. Pass154,125 miles (+157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    154,125 miles
    Test number
    279419153676
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer sills corroded
  4. Fail153,968 miles (+841)3 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,968 miles
    Test number
    827444003877
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side outer sills flaky rust
  5. Pass153,127 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    153,127 miles
    Test number
    914966692976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear greased (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
  6. Fail153,127 miles (+5,105)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,127 miles
    Test number
    186688622746
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear greased (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
  7. Pass148,022 miles (+9,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    148,022 miles
    Test number
    525336542490
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  8. Pass138,039 miles (+10,534)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    138,039 miles
    Test number
    473732809810
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Slight play in track rod
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  9. Pass127,505 miles (+12,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    127,505 miles
    Test number
    885984485032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Pass115,376 miles (+12,538)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    115,376 miles
    Test number
    327007184064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  11. Pass102,838 miles (+12,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    102,838 miles
    Test number
    988403493033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
  12. Pass90,297 miles (+12,101)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    90,297 miles
    Test number
    147127962009
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
    • NoteWindscreen scored
  13. Pass78,196 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    78,196 miles
    Test number
    197414581019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Fail78,196 miles (+12,891)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,196 miles
    Test number
    126584381422
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass65,305 miles (+11,427)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    65,305 miles
    Test number
    984969040045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,878 miles (+3,537)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,878 miles
    Test number
    373043369079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,341 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    50,341 miles
    Test number
    300701278062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,294 miles (+3,416)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,294 miles
    Test number
    544353868002
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  19. Pass46,878 miles (+5,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,878 miles
    Test number
    141931257407
    • 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)
  20. Pass40,926 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,926 miles
    Test number
    901931556029
    • NoteFront brake pads and discs are worn close to the minimum recommended limit.

Questions about T42 ANR

Does T42 ANR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T42 ANR expired on 24 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T42 ANR?
The MOT on T42 ANR expired on 24 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T42 ANR done?
T42 ANR was recorded at 165,024 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2021, an average of 7,928 miles a year.
Has T42 ANR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T42 ANR has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on T42 ANR 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 ANR find?
T42 ANR passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2021 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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