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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

52 PSMOT history

52 PS is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 86,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

52 PS white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,240 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
52 PS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

52 PS was last recorded at 86,240 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 2,269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,971 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,269 miles
Average per year
5,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,240 miles
  • 2025 – 83,971 miles
  • 2024 – 80,252 miles
  • 2023 – 75,564 miles
  • 2022 – 70,006 miles
  • 2021 – 62,967 miles
  • 2020 – 55,302 miles
  • 2019 – 49,973 miles
  • 2018 – 45,181 miles
  • 2017 – 39,081 miles
  • 2016 – 32,269 miles
  • 2015 – 24,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,240 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,240 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,240 miles
    Test number
    601265393487
    • MinorOffside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail86,239 miles (+2,268)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,239 miles
    Test number
    380332125436
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass83,971 miles (+3,719)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    83,971 miles
    Test number
    816857793938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass80,252 miles (+4,688)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,252 miles
    Test number
    642102380680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass75,564 miles (+5,558)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,564 miles
    Test number
    917172893715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise tyre worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise tyre worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass70,006 miles (+7,039)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    70,006 miles
    Test number
    504409843771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass62,967 miles (+7,665)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,967 miles
    Test number
    164630125361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,302 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,302 miles
    Test number
    450722006466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail55,302 miles (+5,329)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,302 miles
    Test number
    593504328540
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass49,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,973 miles
    Test number
    172426191407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,973 miles (+4,792)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,973 miles
    Test number
    518070424630
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass45,181 miles (+6,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    45,181 miles
    Test number
    786867137492
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass39,081 miles (+6,812)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    39,081 miles
    Test number
    667971212636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,269 miles (+7,767)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    32,269 miles
    Test number
    171652780681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,502 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    24,502 miles
    Test number
    126442795060
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about 52 PS

What vehicle is registration 52 PS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 52 PS on a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 30 Mar 2012. 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 52 PS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 52 PS is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 52 PS?
The MOT on 52 PS is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 52 PS done?
52 PS was recorded at 86,240 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 5,414 miles a year.
Has 52 PS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 52 PS has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on 52 PS 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 52 PS find?
52 PS passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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