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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V42 NCAMOT history

V42 NCA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 80,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

V42 NCA blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
80,801 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 NCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 NCA was last recorded at 80,801 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 6,391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,410 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,391 miles
Average per year
2,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,801 miles
  • 2025 – 74,410 miles
  • 2024 – 67,283 miles
  • 2023 – 66,534 miles
  • 2022 – 65,717 miles
  • 2019 – 64,726 miles
  • 2018 – 63,615 miles
  • 2017 – 62,551 miles
  • 2016 – 60,369 miles
  • 2015 – 58,539 miles
  • 2014 – 56,551 miles
  • 2013 – 54,424 miles
  • 2012 – 53,057 miles
  • 2011 – 50,885 miles
  • 2010 – 48,242 miles
  • 2009 – 44,624 miles
  • 2008 – 40,790 miles
  • 2007 – 35,751 miles
  • 2006 – 29,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,801 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass80,801 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    80,801 miles
    Test number
    505979011506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail80,790 miles (+6,380)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,790 miles
    Test number
    825729029440
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass74,410 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    74,410 miles
    Test number
    226784453061
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail74,408 miles (+7,125)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,408 miles
    Test number
    463734456033
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass67,283 miles (+749)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    67,283 miles
    Test number
    262043398698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,534 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    66,534 miles
    Test number
    249535845412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,717 miles (+991)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,717 miles
    Test number
    719880792692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corroded

  8. Pass64,726 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,726 miles
    Test number
    673987942205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail64,726 miles (+1,111)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,726 miles
    Test number
    487419232121
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass63,615 miles (+1,064)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,615 miles
    Test number
    730569521585
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded transverse (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass62,551 miles (+2,182)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,551 miles
    Test number
    458698255983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged slight on inner edge (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded transverse (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass60,369 miles (+1,830)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,369 miles
    Test number
    680661750733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes are heavily greased in places
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass58,539 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,539 miles
    Test number
    357274215101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail58,532 miles (+1,981)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,532 miles
    Test number
    168563115169
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass56,551 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,551 miles
    Test number
    147146024140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail56,547 miles (+2,123)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,547 miles
    Test number
    879466724120
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass54,424 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,424 miles
    Test number
    587134313113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail54,419 miles (+1,362)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,419 miles
    Test number
    267124013125
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass53,057 miles (+2,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,057 miles
    Test number
    938157412109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass50,885 miles (+2,643)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,885 miles
    Test number
    216356521492
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front brake pipe corroded
    • NoteRear discs slightly worn

  21. Pass48,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,242 miles
    Test number
    211260630166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. FailMileage not read2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    122846220148
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear o/s and front o/s brake pipes corrode slightly

  23. Pass44,624 miles (+3,834)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,624 miles
    Test number
    832937029111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,790 miles (+5,039)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,790 miles
    Test number
    214897328404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,751 miles (+6,105)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,751 miles
    Test number
    401454027122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    29,646 miles
    Test number
    493654316177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V42 NCA

Does V42 NCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V42 NCA is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V42 NCA?
The MOT on V42 NCA is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V42 NCA done?
V42 NCA was recorded at 80,801 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 2,556 miles a year.
Has V42 NCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 NCA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V42 NCA 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 NCA find?
V42 NCA passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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