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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T542 ATRMOT history

T542 ATR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 164,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2024
Mileage
164,005 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T542 ATR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T542 ATR was last recorded at 164,005 miles on 18 Jan 2023, 1,616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Feb 2009: 131,125 miles, lower than 146,928 miles on 6 Feb 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
162,389 miles · 31 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,616 miles
Average per year
2,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 164,005 miles
  • 2022 – 162,389 miles
  • 2021 – 160,881 miles
  • 2020 – 159,400 miles
  • 2019 – 157,965 miles
  • 2018 – 156,425 miles
  • 2017 – 155,032 miles
  • 2016 – 153,671 miles
  • 2015 – 151,739 miles
  • 2014 – 150,018 miles
  • 2013 – 147,992 miles
  • 2012 – 143,950 miles
  • 2011 – 139,290 miles
  • 2010 – 135,591 miles
  • 2009 – 131,125 miles
  • 2008 – 146,928 miles
  • 2007 – 122,671 miles
  • 2006 – 120,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,005 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush has play (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,005 miles (+1,616)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    164,005 miles
    Test number
    977944121053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush has play (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass162,389 miles (+1,508)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    162,389 miles
    Test number
    638471061594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass160,881 miles (+1,481)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    160,881 miles
    Test number
    791365081835
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass159,400 miles (+1,435)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    159,400 miles
    Test number
    937924712123
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective front mount snapped not resulting in movement (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass157,965 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    157,965 miles
    Test number
    591253908770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail157,962 miles (+1,537)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,962 miles
    Test number
    432541288382
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass156,425 miles (+1,393)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    156,425 miles
    Test number
    824124615023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass155,032 miles (+1,361)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    155,032 miles
    Test number
    754057885546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded union@ brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded union @ brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass153,671 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    153,671 miles
    Test number
    400793777053
    • 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)

  10. Fail153,671 miles (+1,932)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,671 miles
    Test number
    183251145688
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  11. Pass151,739 miles (+1,721)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    151,739 miles
    Test number
    726966025067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail150,018 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,018 miles
    Test number
    415071624068
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass150,018 miles (+2,026)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    150,018 miles
    Test number
    686771024016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass147,992 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    147,992 miles
    Test number
    238435023031
    • NoteAir bag light on

  15. Fail147,992 miles (+4,042)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,992 miles
    Test number
    936963123011
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  16. Pass143,950 miles (+4,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    143,950 miles
    Test number
    628752532079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass139,290 miles (+3,699)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    139,290 miles
    Test number
    928128311032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass135,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    135,591 miles
    Test number
    924622830011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail135,591 miles (+4,466)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,591 miles
    Test number
    753289120036
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass131,125 miles (-15,803)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    131,125 miles
    Test number
    131852974545
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s rear parking brake has low reading
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteSlight play in o/s steering rack

  21. Pass146,928 miles (+24,257)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    146,928 miles
    Test number
    512197738094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass122,671 miles (+2,599)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    122,671 miles
    Test number
    822139327061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass120,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    120,072 miles
    Test number
    430492246051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T542 ATR

Does T542 ATR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T542 ATR expired on 10 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T542 ATR?
The MOT on T542 ATR expired on 10 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T542 ATR done?
T542 ATR was recorded at 164,005 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2023, an average of 2,594 miles a year.
Has T542 ATR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T542 ATR has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on T542 ATR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T542 ATR find?
T542 ATR passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush has play; offside front tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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