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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V42 OGUMOT history

V42 OGU is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2023.

V42 OGU 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 29 Oct 2024
Mileage
148,089 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 OGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 OGU was last recorded at 148,089 miles on 25 Oct 2023, 648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,441 miles · 26 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
648 miles
Average per year
7,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 148,089 miles
  • 2022 – 147,441 miles
  • 2021 – 146,545 miles
  • 2020 – 144,571 miles
  • 2019 – 142,435 miles
  • 2018 – 139,842 miles
  • 2017 – 133,010 miles
  • 2016 – 125,144 miles
  • 2015 – 116,535 miles
  • 2014 – 110,373 miles
  • 2013 – 95,811 miles
  • 2012 – 65,719 miles
  • 2011 – 61,386 miles
  • 2010 – 40,575 miles
  • 2009 – 31,578 miles
  • 2008 – 29,556 miles
  • 2007 – 28,273 miles
  • 2006 – 26,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,089 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear tyres worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Upper level components covered

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,089 miles (+648)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    148,089 miles
    Test number
    350206254058
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass147,441 miles (+896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    147,441 miles
    Test number
    543215689551
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass146,545 miles (+1,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    146,545 miles
    Test number
    412347262263
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass144,571 miles (+2,136)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    144,571 miles
    Test number
    251493442554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,435 miles (+2,593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,435 miles
    Test number
    823738480007
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass139,842 miles (+6,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    139,842 miles
    Test number
    291612491643
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, located on the nearside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass133,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    133,010 miles
    Test number
    547312598334
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail133,010 miles (+7,866)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,010 miles
    Test number
    831389674098
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe join to manifold leaking (7.1.2)

  9. Pass125,144 miles (+82)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    125,144 miles
    Test number
    232168731784
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on edges

  10. Fail125,062 miles (+8,527)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,062 miles
    Test number
    742273328071
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive 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 tyres worn on edges

  11. Pass116,535 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    116,535 miles
    Test number
    406814633429
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
    • AdvisoryUpper level components covered

  12. Fail116,535 miles (+6,162)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,535 miles
    Test number
    507807420760
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
    • AdvisoryUpper level components covered

  13. Pass110,373 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    110,373 miles
    Test number
    257027594238
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBroken pad wear wire n/s/front

  14. Fail110,373 miles (+14,562)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,373 miles
    Test number
    566497494233
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBroken pad wear wire n/s/front

  15. Pass95,811 miles (+23)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    95,811 miles
    Test number
    825419993204
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteVarious rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  16. Fail95,788 miles (+30,069)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,788 miles
    Test number
    339568993430
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass65,719 miles (+4,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    65,719 miles
    Test number
    828957732186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass61,386 miles (+20,811)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,386 miles
    Test number
    125361461128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass40,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    40,575 miles
    Test number
    242374350479
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Fail40,575 miles (+8,997)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,575 miles
    Test number
    194152550167
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass31,578 miles (+2,022)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,578 miles
    Test number
    673995059173
    • NoteAdvise handbrake slow to release.

  22. Pass29,556 miles (+1,283)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,556 miles
    Test number
    324747158151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,273 miles (+1,863)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    28,273 miles
    Test number
    222032157439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    26,410 miles
    Test number
    963358356152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V42 OGU

Does V42 OGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V42 OGU expired on 29 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V42 OGU?
The MOT on V42 OGU expired on 29 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V42 OGU done?
V42 OGU was recorded at 148,089 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2023, an average of 7,000 miles a year.
Has V42 OGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 OGU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on V42 OGU 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 OGU find?
V42 OGU passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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