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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T942 AWWMOT history

T942 AWW is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 136,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2026
Mileage
136,673 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T942 AWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T942 AWW was last recorded at 136,673 miles on 10 Mar 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,671 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,673 miles
  • 2024 – 135,140 miles
  • 2023 – 131,968 miles
  • 2022 – 128,248 miles
  • 2021 – 124,045 miles
  • 2020 – 119,551 miles
  • 2019 – 115,131 miles
  • 2018 – 111,167 miles
  • 2017 – 107,242 miles
  • 2016 – 99,704 miles
  • 2015 – 93,045 miles
  • 2013 – 86,959 miles
  • 2012 – 81,225 miles
  • 2011 – 79,596 miles
  • 2010 – 75,311 miles
  • 2009 – 69,880 miles
  • 2008 – 64,681 miles
  • 2007 – 58,807 miles
  • 2006 – 51,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,673 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,673 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    136,673 miles
    Test number
    168636873169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded

  2. Fail136,671 miles (+1,531)2 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,671 miles
    Test number
    535786821827
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bracket broken/corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousValve stem seriously damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/ jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill behind cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded

  3. Pass135,140 miles (+106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    135,140 miles
    Test number
    107855997959
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail135,034 miles (+3,066)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,034 miles
    Test number
    573236558961
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass131,968 miles (+3,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    131,968 miles
    Test number
    761693793391
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass128,248 miles (+4,203)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,248 miles
    Test number
    603636575887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,045 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    124,045 miles
    Test number
    615614447974
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail124,041 miles (+4,490)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,041 miles
    Test number
    934970493316
    • MajorEmissions not tested major coolant loss (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass119,551 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    119,551 miles
    Test number
    863243235901
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail119,532 miles (+4,401)5 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,532 miles
    Test number
    863465952950
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass115,131 miles (+3,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    115,131 miles
    Test number
    508659573785
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass111,167 miles (+3,925)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    111,167 miles
    Test number
    323313623154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass107,242 miles (+7,538)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,242 miles
    Test number
    352031943754
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush as marked (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush as marked (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre close legal limits worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass99,704 miles (+6,659)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    99,704 miles
    Test number
    737662678015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,045 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    93,045 miles
    Test number
    887280955082
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail93,045 miles (+6,086)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,045 miles
    Test number
    215640455088
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass86,959 miles (+5,734)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    86,959 miles
    Test number
    286244803362
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass81,225 miles (+1,629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    81,225 miles
    Test number
    516238232220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass79,596 miles (+4,285)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    79,596 miles
    Test number
    415611801261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass75,311 miles (+5,431)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    75,311 miles
    Test number
    232801980106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly deteriorated

  21. Pass69,880 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    69,880 miles
    Test number
    920377359100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Fail69,867 miles (+5,186)8 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,867 miles
    Test number
    902236559126
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f fog lamp smashed and not working

  23. Pass64,681 miles (+5,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    64,681 miles
    Test number
    451928048153
    • 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)

  24. Pass58,807 miles (+7,636)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    58,807 miles
    Test number
    201889937414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,171 miles
    Test number
    443321756153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T942 AWW

Does T942 AWW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T942 AWW expired on 18 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T942 AWW?
The MOT on T942 AWW expired on 18 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T942 AWW done?
T942 AWW was recorded at 136,673 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2025, an average of 4,554 miles a year.
Has T942 AWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T942 AWW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T942 AWW 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 T942 AWW find?
T942 AWW passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive; power steering component has slight seepage from a component, and 4 more.

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