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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

522 BRCMOT history

522 BRC is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 108,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

522 BRC grey 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 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
108,422 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
522 BRC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

522 BRC was last recorded at 108,422 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,416 miles · 13 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,422 miles
  • 2025 – 106,060 miles
  • 2024 – 104,434 miles
  • 2023 – 102,783 miles
  • 2022 – 101,623 miles
  • 2021 – 99,358 miles
  • 2020 – 97,321 miles
  • 2019 – 94,456 miles
  • 2018 – 91,001 miles
  • 2017 – 85,837 miles
  • 2016 – 81,552 miles
  • 2015 – 77,482 miles
  • 2014 – 72,619 miles
  • 2013 – 63,960 miles
  • 2012 – 57,772 miles
  • 2011 – 51,714 miles
  • 2010 – 43,586 miles
  • 2009 – 38,092 miles
  • 2008 – 28,665 miles
  • 2007 – 22,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,422 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,422 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    108,422 miles
    Test number
    783581147792
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail108,416 miles (+2,356)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,416 miles
    Test number
    433613929615
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,060 miles (+1,626)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    106,060 miles
    Test number
    316855603898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  4. Pass104,434 miles (+76)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    104,434 miles
    Test number
    380439448456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail104,358 miles (+1,575)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,358 miles
    Test number
    806752494302
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,783 miles (+1,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,783 miles
    Test number
    559375401106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass101,623 miles (+2,265)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,623 miles
    Test number
    235261007167
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,358 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,358 miles
    Test number
    457494108451
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail99,357 miles (+2,036)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,357 miles
    Test number
    757615905210
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass97,321 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,321 miles
    Test number
    554301781127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail97,318 miles (+2,862)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,318 miles
    Test number
    603741498334
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass94,456 miles (+3,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,456 miles
    Test number
    843083568016
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass91,001 miles (+5,164)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    91,001 miles
    Test number
    447867914332
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass85,837 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    85,837 miles
    Test number
    149224120342
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Fail85,835 miles (+4,283)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,835 miles
    Test number
    558889744569
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass81,552 miles (+4,070)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    81,552 miles
    Test number
    128331042437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass77,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    77,482 miles
    Test number
    739464320325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,482 miles (+4,863)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,482 miles
    Test number
    835142458695
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass72,619 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,619 miles
    Test number
    307195334289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F BRAKE PAD WARNING WIRE BROKEN

  20. Fail72,617 miles (+8,657)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,617 miles
    Test number
    387092134425
    • 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F BRAKE PAD WARNING WIRE BROKEN

  21. Pass63,960 miles (+6,188)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    63,960 miles
    Test number
    765632723265
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass57,772 miles (+6,058)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    57,772 miles
    Test number
    329519322442
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake fault warning light on at time off test
    • NoteRear brake disc.s in poor condition

  23. Pass51,714 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,714 miles
    Test number
    286400711238
    • NoteCentre rear exhaust starting to split
    • NoteRear discs corroded on the inside

  24. Fail51,714 miles (+8,128)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,714 miles
    Test number
    735050911254
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre rear exhaust starting to split
    • NoteRear discs corroded on the inside

  25. Pass43,586 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    43,586 miles
    Test number
    840638310218
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)

  26. Fail43,586 miles (+5,494)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,586 miles
    Test number
    121558810263
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)

  27. Pass38,092 miles (+9,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    38,092 miles
    Test number
    222605409297
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass28,665 miles (+6,177)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,665 miles
    Test number
    282602588289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass22,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    22,488 miles
    Test number
    514321017217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 522 BRC

What vehicle is registration 522 BRC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 522 BRC on a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Aug 2004. 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 522 BRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 522 BRC is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 522 BRC?
The MOT on 522 BRC is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 522 BRC done?
522 BRC was recorded at 108,422 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 4,474 miles a year.
Has 522 BRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 522 BRC has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on 522 BRC 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 522 BRC find?
522 BRC passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine area.

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