BMW 3 Series
Gold · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc
X42 SGFMOT history
X42 SGF is a gold petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 107,949 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 107,949 mi
- At MOT on 21 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,253 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X42 SGF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 3 Nov 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
X42 SGF was last recorded at 107,949 miles on 21 Dec 2022, 8,563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Oct 2010: 14,925 miles, lower than 41,900 miles on 5 Oct 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 99,386 miles · 14 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 8,563 miles
- Average per year
- 4,253 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 107,949 miles
- 2021 – 99,386 miles
- 2020 – 92,280 miles
- 2019 – 80,910 miles
- 2018 – 78,451 miles
- 2017 – 73,862 miles
- 2016 – 65,650 miles
- 2015 – 57,883 miles
- 2014 – 50,579 miles
- 2013 – 44,650 miles
- 2012 – 44,496 miles
- 2011 – 43,811 miles
- 2010 – 14,925 miles
- 2009 – 41,900 miles
- 2008 – 40,583 miles
- 2007 – 39,871 miles
- 2006 – 39,263 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass107,949 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,949 miles (+8,563)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 107,949 miles
- Test number
- 576769954664
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,386 miles (+7,106)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 99,386 miles
- Test number
- 108044041312
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass92,280 miles (+414)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 92,280 miles
- Test number
- 748251067642
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail91,866 miles (+10,956)2 dangerous9 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,866 miles
- Test number
- 404454071649
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cord (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaitor (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
Pass80,910 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 80,910 miles
- Test number
- 933329605947
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail80,901 miles (+2,450)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,901 miles
- Test number
- 788686438235
- MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. and wrong rim size (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass78,451 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 78,451 miles
- Test number
- 891451471963
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners moved out of drivers view
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi pipe union (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Jacking block missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi pipe union (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail78,451 miles (+4,589)2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,451 miles
- Test number
- 641932605084
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion not allowed (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion not allowed (4.1.4 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners moved out of drivers view
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi pipe union (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Jacking block missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi pipe union (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass73,862 miles (+59)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 73,862 miles
- Test number
- 718616147218
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail73,803 miles (+8,153)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,803 miles
- Test number
- 571823576011
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,650 miles (+52)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 65,650 miles
- Test number
- 136129369080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,598 miles (+7,715)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,598 miles
- Test number
- 232177020301
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass57,883 miles (+7,304)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 57,883 miles
- Test number
- 408576773335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,579 miles (+5,929)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 50,579 miles
- Test number
- 306931884237
- NoteNearside rear tyre perished across tread section
Pass44,650 miles (+154)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 44,650 miles
- Test number
- 276030073253
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass44,496 miles (+685)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 44,496 miles
- Test number
- 537740092250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,811 miles (+28,886)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 43,811 miles
- Test number
- 617681491225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,925 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 14,925 miles
- Test number
- 300768790206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,925 miles (-26,975)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,925 miles
- Test number
- 183506490275
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Pass41,900 miles (+1,317)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 41,900 miles
- Test number
- 750378679213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,583 miles (+712)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 40,583 miles
- Test number
- 221604688234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,871 miles (+608)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 39,871 miles
- Test number
- 921780497238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,263 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 39,263 miles
- Test number
- 781120006304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X42 SGF
- Does X42 SGF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X42 SGF expired on 20 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X42 SGF?
- The MOT on X42 SGF expired on 20 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X42 SGF done?
- X42 SGF was recorded at 107,949 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2022, an average of 4,253 miles a year.
- Has X42 SGF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X42 SGF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on X42 SGF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Oct 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X42 SGF find?
- X42 SGF passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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