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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

X42 DGMMOT history

X42 DGM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 84,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

X42 DGM 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 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
84,000 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X42 DGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X42 DGM was last recorded at 84,000 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 4,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Oct 2010: 20,201 miles, lower than 28,668 miles on 6 Oct 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
79,738 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,262 miles
Average per year
2,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,000 miles
  • 2024 – 79,738 miles
  • 2023 – 75,996 miles
  • 2022 – 72,173 miles
  • 2021 – 68,838 miles
  • 2020 – 66,978 miles
  • 2019 – 64,475 miles
  • 2017 – 55,311 miles
  • 2016 – 50,978 miles
  • 2015 – 44,694 miles
  • 2014 – 39,115 miles
  • 2013 – 37,987 miles
  • 2012 – 34,076 miles
  • 2011 – 30,757 miles
  • 2010 – 20,201 miles
  • 2009 – 28,668 miles
  • 2008 – 27,671 miles
  • 2007 – 26,954 miles
  • 2006 – 26,416 miles
  • 2005 – 25,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,000 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front covers fitted sill
  • AdvisoryNearside Front covers fitted sill undersil
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight corrsion underneath

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,000 miles (+4,262)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    84,000 miles
    Test number
    311042710539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front covers fitted sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Front covers fitted sill undersil
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrsion underneath

  2. Pass79,738 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    79,738 miles
    Test number
    970114689450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail79,727 miles (+3,731)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,727 miles
    Test number
    106722256300
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass75,996 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    75,996 miles
    Test number
    161209754085
    • AdvisoryAdvise : both front track control arm inner bushes slightly worn and persihed
    • AdvisoryAdvise : surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

  5. Fail75,996 miles (+3,823)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,996 miles
    Test number
    935961326475
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdvise : both front track control arm inner bushes slightly worn and persihed
    • AdvisoryAdvise : surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

  6. Pass72,173 miles (+3,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    72,173 miles
    Test number
    467621081713
    • AdvisoryAdvise : under body surface corrosion

  7. Pass68,838 miles (+1,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    68,838 miles
    Test number
    436422709027
    • AdvisoryAdvise : rear brakes slightly binding
    • AdvisoryAdvise : surface corrosion to suspension units

  8. Pass66,978 miles (+2,503)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,978 miles
    Test number
    534627074594
    • MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass64,475 miles (+4,160)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,475 miles
    Test number
    849893211018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,315 miles (+5,004)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    60,315 miles
    Test number
    186152310711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,311 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,311 miles
    Test number
    105126188538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,254 miles (+4,276)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,254 miles
    Test number
    844247521603
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass50,978 miles (+6,284)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,978 miles
    Test number
    918745864963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle beam modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  14. Pass44,694 miles (+5,579)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,694 miles
    Test number
    779511163806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,115 miles (+1,128)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,115 miles
    Test number
    889704974262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail37,987 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,987 miles
    Test number
    229787883222
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished slightly.

  17. Pass37,987 miles (+70)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,987 miles
    Test number
    795187683244
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished slightly.

  18. Fail37,917 miles (+3,841)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,917 miles
    Test number
    295132883201
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass34,076 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,076 miles
    Test number
    276564482235
    • NoteNsf tyre 11yrs old
    • NoteOsf tyre 9yrs old
    • NoteRear tyres 7yrs old

  20. Fail34,076 miles (+3,319)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,076 miles
    Test number
    945354382214
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNsf tyre 11yrs old
    • NoteOsf tyre 9yrs old
    • NoteRear tyres 7yrs old

  21. Pass30,757 miles (+10,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    30,757 miles
    Test number
    135386071282
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass20,201 miles (-8,467)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    20,201 miles
    Test number
    560507070255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,668 miles (+997)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,668 miles
    Test number
    153719879206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,671 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,671 miles
    Test number
    233953388204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,954 miles (+538)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,954 miles
    Test number
    322995477440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,416 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    26,416 miles
    Test number
    971667096267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    25,810 miles
    Test number
    373875585425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X42 DGM

Does X42 DGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X42 DGM is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X42 DGM?
The MOT on X42 DGM is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X42 DGM done?
X42 DGM was recorded at 84,000 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 2,869 miles a year.
Has X42 DGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X42 DGM has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on X42 DGM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Oct 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X42 DGM find?
X42 DGM passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front covers fitted sill; nearside front covers fitted sill undersil; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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