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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

1952RMOT history

1952R is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 29,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

1952R silver 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 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
29,057 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1952R
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1952R was last recorded at 29,057 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,054 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,057 miles
  • 2025 – 29,054 miles
  • 2024 – 29,008 miles
  • 2023 – 28,989 miles
  • 2022 – 28,926 miles
  • 2021 – 28,912 miles
  • 2019 – 28,837 miles
  • 2018 – 26,417 miles
  • 2017 – 26,388 miles
  • 2016 – 26,381 miles
  • 2015 – 26,281 miles
  • 2014 – 26,237 miles
  • 2013 – 25,939 miles
  • 2012 – 25,919 miles
  • 2011 – 25,426 miles
  • 2010 – 25,087 miles
  • 2009 – 24,480 miles
  • 2008 – 22,746 miles
  • 2007 – 20,787 miles
  • 2006 – 19,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,057 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,057 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    29,057 miles
    Test number
    402653606361
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge

  2. Pass29,054 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    29,054 miles
    Test number
    428774262088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass29,008 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    29,008 miles
    Test number
    139961665514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass28,989 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    28,989 miles
    Test number
    708172703993
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail28,989 miles (+63)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,989 miles
    Test number
    377168106119
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass28,926 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    28,926 miles
    Test number
    921739872330
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass28,912 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    28,912 miles
    Test number
    545494519772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,837 miles (+2,420)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    28,837 miles
    Test number
    158423861695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,417 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    26,417 miles
    Test number
    742204725607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail26,416 miles (+28)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,416 miles
    Test number
    352501058289
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/S and N/S rear brake hose ferrules corroded

  11. Pass26,388 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    26,388 miles
    Test number
    651386507911
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass26,381 miles (+100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    26,381 miles
    Test number
    739455685314
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass26,281 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    26,281 miles
    Test number
    858354605161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting corroded
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to suspension components

  14. Fail26,281 miles (+44)1 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,281 miles
    Test number
    278303805451
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting corroded
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to suspension components

  15. Pass26,237 miles (+298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    26,237 miles
    Test number
    848841924105
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass25,939 miles (+20)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,939 miles
    Test number
    406699493013
    • NoteFront/rear suspension conponants slight corrosion

  17. Pass25,919 miles (+493)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    25,919 miles
    Test number
    257668602477
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting corroded
    • NoteO/S washer jet not working

  18. Pass25,426 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,426 miles
    Test number
    609562301147
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail25,426 miles (+339)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,426 miles
    Test number
    938932201180
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass25,087 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    25,087 miles
    Test number
    290786000178
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  21. Fail25,086 miles (+606)3 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,086 miles
    Test number
    493644700102
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  22. Pass24,480 miles (+1,734)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    24,480 miles
    Test number
    222145009445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

  23. Pass22,746 miles (+1,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,746 miles
    Test number
    981687308039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass20,787 miles (+1,059)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    20,787 miles
    Test number
    672239007075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    19,728 miles
    Test number
    530080316008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1952R

What vehicle is registration 1952R currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1952R on a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1952R currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1952R is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1952R?
The MOT on 1952R is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1952R done?
1952R was recorded at 29,057 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 455 miles a year.
Has 1952R ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1952R has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on 1952R 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 1952R find?
1952R passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge.

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