BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
V42 GCFMOT history
V42 GCF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 81,739 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 81,739 mi
- At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,850 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V42 GCF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V42 GCF was last recorded at 81,739 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 81,699 miles · 13 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 40 miles
- Average per year
- 2,850 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 81,739 miles
- 2025 – 79,030 miles
- 2024 – 73,990 miles
- 2023 – 67,653 miles
- 2022 – 62,905 miles
- 2021 – 55,564 miles
- 2020 – 53,295 miles
- 2019 – 51,978 miles
- 2018 – 50,052 miles
- 2017 – 48,673 miles
- 2016 – 47,425 miles
- 2015 – 46,329 miles
- 2014 – 43,391 miles
- 2013 – 40,207 miles
- 2012 – 38,552 miles
- 2011 – 36,984 miles
- 2010 – 35,312 miles
- 2009 – 33,959 miles
- 2008 – 29,912 miles
- 2007 – 26,752 miles
- 2006 – 24,201 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,739 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake flexible pipe insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front brake slight bind
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
26 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,739 miles (+40)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 81,739 miles
- Test number
- 564584558374
- 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake flexible pipe insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail81,699 miles (+2,669)3 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,699 miles
- Test number
- 894823900193
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake flexible pipe insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass79,030 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 79,030 miles
- Test number
- 757637360219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,013 miles (+5,023)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,013 miles
- Test number
- 594948414189
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill behind sill guard holed/rotten near front of seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass73,990 miles (+445)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 73,990 miles
- Test number
- 439840026783
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Fail73,545 miles (+5,892)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,545 miles
- Test number
- 472322830669
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,653 miles (+4,748)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 67,653 miles
- Test number
- 446662179902
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,905 miles (+125)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 62,905 miles
- Test number
- 204534525417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,780 miles (+7,216)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,780 miles
- Test number
- 851984054462
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front near tank (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front near tank (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryRear lights have slight earth Issue
Pass55,564 miles (+2,269)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 55,564 miles
- Test number
- 163788244799
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass53,295 miles (+1,317)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 53,295 miles
- Test number
- 753812681494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,978 miles (+1,926)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 51,978 miles
- Test number
- 409502995812
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,052 miles (+1,379)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 50,052 miles
- Test number
- 594341859538
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass48,673 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 48,673 miles
- Test number
- 538914198273
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake slight bind
Fail48,673 miles (+1,248)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,673 miles
- Test number
- 693972113131
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake slight bind
Pass47,425 miles (+1,096)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 47,425 miles
- Test number
- 789689415612
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,329 miles (+2,938)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 46,329 miles
- Test number
- 474507551408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,391 miles (+3,184)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 43,391 miles
- Test number
- 497072944279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,207 miles (+1,655)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 40,207 miles
- Test number
- 655217123219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,552 miles (+1,568)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 38,552 miles
- Test number
- 387055232421
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass36,984 miles (+1,672)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 36,984 miles
- Test number
- 835321621230
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteService brakes require service
Pass35,312 miles (+1,353)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 35,312 miles
- Test number
- 774504320217
- 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)
Pass33,959 miles (+4,047)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 33,959 miles
- Test number
- 354013239464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,912 miles (+3,160)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 29,912 miles
- Test number
- 593565028256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,752 miles (+2,551)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 26,752 miles
- Test number
- 340598027255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,201 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 24,201 miles
- Test number
- 520566126216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V42 GCF
- Does V42 GCF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V42 GCF is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V42 GCF?
- The MOT on V42 GCF is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V42 GCF done?
- V42 GCF was recorded at 81,739 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 2,850 miles a year.
- Has V42 GCF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V42 GCF has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on V42 GCF 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 GCF find?
- V42 GCF passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 12 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished cracking, and 9 more.
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