BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,995 cc
T742 VAVMOT history
T742 VAV is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 81,134 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 81,134 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,370 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T742 VAV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 5 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T742 VAV was last recorded at 81,134 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 3,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 Feb 2009: 32,303 miles, lower than 39,403 miles on 13 Feb 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 77,331 miles · 3 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,803 miles
- Average per year
- 2,370 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 81,134 miles
- 2025 – 77,331 miles
- 2024 – 73,145 miles
- 2022 – 64,778 miles
- 2021 – 63,935 miles
- 2020 – 63,613 miles
- 2019 – 63,172 miles
- 2018 – 62,494 miles
- 2017 – 61,491 miles
- 2016 – 60,101 miles
- 2015 – 58,376 miles
- 2014 – 56,838 miles
- 2013 – 54,254 miles
- 2012 – 50,684 miles
- 2011 – 48,256 miles
- 2010 – 45,477 miles
- 2009 – 32,303 miles
- 2008 – 39,403 miles
- 2007 – 35,793 miles
- 2006 – 32,352 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,134 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,134 miles (+3,803)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 81,134 miles
- Test number
- 422418804795
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,331 miles (+4,186)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 77,331 miles
- Test number
- 239738060518
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass73,145 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 73,145 miles
- Test number
- 710079744166
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail73,145 miles (+8,367)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,145 miles
- Test number
- 338499513191
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front 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))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass64,778 miles (+843)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 64,778 miles
- Test number
- 488758838009
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive drain bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass63,935 miles (+322)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 63,935 miles
- Test number
- 624071940511
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,613 miles (+441)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 63,613 miles
- Test number
- 401973806510
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both outer joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass63,172 miles (+678)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 63,172 miles
- Test number
- 606672582956
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,494 miles (+1,003)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 62,494 miles
- Test number
- 631359056523
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting bracket from the g/box broken
Pass61,491 miles (+1,390)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 61,491 miles
- Test number
- 126805430043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,101 miles (+1,725)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 60,101 miles
- Test number
- 312400040628
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting bracket,from the g/box,corroding
Pass58,376 miles (+1,538)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 58,376 miles
- Test number
- 675510445085
- NoteRear brake hoses,ferrules corroding
Pass56,838 miles (+2,584)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 56,838 miles
- Test number
- 869561844054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,254 miles (+3,570)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 54,254 miles
- Test number
- 235816553080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,684 miles (+2,428)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 50,684 miles
- Test number
- 247251652057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,256 miles (+2,779)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 48,256 miles
- Test number
- 666182451045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,477 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 45,477 miles
- Test number
- 132303650481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,477 miles (+13,174)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,477 miles
- Test number
- 693413450009
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass32,303 miles (-7,100)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 32,303 miles
- Test number
- 372448659008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,403 miles (+3,610)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 39,403 miles
- Test number
- 932674548019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,793 miles (+3,441)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 35,793 miles
- Test number
- 470954157068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,352 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 32,352 miles
- Test number
- 111321066074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T742 VAV
- Does T742 VAV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T742 VAV is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T742 VAV?
- The MOT on T742 VAV is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T742 VAV done?
- T742 VAV was recorded at 81,134 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 2,370 miles a year.
- Has T742 VAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T742 VAV has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on T742 VAV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T742 VAV find?
- T742 VAV passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2; oil leak, but not excessive.
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