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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

V42 FLJMOT history

V42 FLJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2024 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 144,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2023.

V42 FLJ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2024
Mileage
144,033 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2023
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 FLJ
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
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 FLJ was last recorded at 144,033 miles on 7 Mar 2023, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,996 miles · 1 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
5,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,033 miles
  • 2022 – 128,945 miles
  • 2021 – 116,518 miles
  • 2020 – 110,086 miles
  • 2019 – 96,990 miles
  • 2018 – 87,221 miles
  • 2017 – 82,030 miles
  • 2016 – 80,287 miles
  • 2015 – 79,101 miles
  • 2014 – 77,786 miles
  • 2013 – 74,602 miles
  • 2012 – 72,289 miles
  • 2011 – 68,721 miles
  • 2010 – 65,609 miles
  • 2009 – 63,866 miles
  • 2008 – 59,886 miles
  • 2007 – 56,989 miles
  • 2006 – 53,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,033 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside front wing corroded

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,033 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    144,033 miles
    Test number
    756198937296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wing corroded

  2. Fail144,031 miles (+35)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,031 miles
    Test number
    967368252055
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wing corroded

  3. Fail143,996 miles (+15,051)2 dangerous3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,996 miles
    Test number
    812989760943
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass128,945 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,945 miles
    Test number
    454605528421
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail128,945 miles (+12,427)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,945 miles
    Test number
    807691640991
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,518 miles (+6,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,518 miles
    Test number
    374819263676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass110,086 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    110,086 miles
    Test number
    418364837244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail110,086 miles (+13,096)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,086 miles
    Test number
    164040668443
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass96,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    96,990 miles
    Test number
    776169546719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,990 miles (+9,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    96,990 miles
    Test number
    941592346867
    • 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))

  11. Pass87,221 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    87,221 miles
    Test number
    690626080085
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail87,221 miles (+5,191)1 failure1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,221 miles
    Test number
    112846151443
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass82,030 miles (+1,743)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,030 miles
    Test number
    923365633949
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass80,287 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,287 miles
    Test number
    518651685779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail80,287 miles (+1,186)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,287 miles
    Test number
    544028122376
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass79,101 miles (+1,315)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    79,101 miles
    Test number
    248589345068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail77,786 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,786 miles
    Test number
    215402554019
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass77,786 miles (+3,184)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    77,786 miles
    Test number
    898202754089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass74,602 miles (+2,313)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    74,602 miles
    Test number
    108029043429
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass72,289 miles (+3,568)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    72,289 miles
    Test number
    736527442017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAirbag light on.

  21. Pass68,721 miles (+3,112)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    68,721 miles
    Test number
    219695741060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    65,609 miles
    Test number
    571369340008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,608 miles (+1,742)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,608 miles
    Test number
    713089740067
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass63,866 miles (+3,980)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    63,866 miles
    Test number
    614514149041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,886 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,886 miles
    Test number
    143729248000
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS LOW - REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

  26. Pass59,886 miles (+2,897)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    59,886 miles
    Test number
    864639148005
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS LOW - REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

  27. Pass56,989 miles (+3,526)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    56,989 miles
    Test number
    451110857099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass53,463 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    53,463 miles
    Test number
    223974626063
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

Questions about V42 FLJ

Does V42 FLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V42 FLJ expired on 6 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V42 FLJ?
The MOT on V42 FLJ expired on 6 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V42 FLJ done?
V42 FLJ was recorded at 144,033 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2023, an average of 5,292 miles a year.
Has V42 FLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 FLJ has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on V42 FLJ 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 V42 FLJ find?
V42 FLJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 2 more.

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