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BMW 3 Series

Brown · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc

52 STUMOT history

52 STU is a brown petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 96,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

52 STU brown 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 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
96,381 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
52 STU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

52 STU was last recorded at 96,381 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,380 miles · 2 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,381 miles
  • 2025 – 96,243 miles
  • 2024 – 94,985 miles
  • 2023 – 94,510 miles
  • 2022 – 92,910 miles
  • 2021 – 91,828 miles
  • 2020 – 90,996 miles
  • 2019 – 90,362 miles
  • 2018 – 90,062 miles
  • 2017 – 89,197 miles
  • 2016 – 79,708 miles
  • 2015 – 72,248 miles
  • 2014 – 68,064 miles
  • 2013 – 61,312 miles
  • 2012 – 54,030 miles
  • 2011 – 47,614 miles
  • 2009 – 35,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,381 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

31 tests since 6 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,381 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    96,381 miles
    Test number
    872437968721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail96,380 miles (+137)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,380 miles
    Test number
    974893534501
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working Both sides (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass96,243 miles (+1,258)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    96,243 miles
    Test number
    523762004166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,985 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    94,985 miles
    Test number
    920965346147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,982 miles (+472)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,982 miles
    Test number
    221574939750
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass94,510 miles (+1,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    94,510 miles
    Test number
    785729676364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass92,910 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    92,910 miles
    Test number
    896106246095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySome deterioration in Off Side Rear Outer CV Joint Casing

  8. Fail92,910 miles (+1,082)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,910 miles
    Test number
    441350601512
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySome deterioration in Off Side Rear Outer CV Joint Casing

  9. Pass91,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    91,828 miles
    Test number
    250275659368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,828 miles (+832)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,828 miles
    Test number
    113125631780
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

  11. Pass90,996 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    90,996 miles
    Test number
    469969617522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,995 miles (+633)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,995 miles
    Test number
    433870134069
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass90,362 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,362 miles
    Test number
    346099330009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,349 miles (+287)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,349 miles
    Test number
    333832061906
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

  15. Pass90,062 miles (+865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    90,062 miles
    Test number
    769140567850
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a cut in the tread
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  16. Pass89,197 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,197 miles
    Test number
    169202017334
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail89,188 miles (+9,480)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,188 miles
    Test number
    529084098719
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass79,708 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,708 miles
    Test number
    688275931917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail79,708 miles (+7,460)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,708 miles
    Test number
    309661534100
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass72,248 miles (+55)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,248 miles
    Test number
    248746975071
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s handbrake reading low

  21. Fail72,193 miles (+4,129)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,193 miles
    Test number
    425112775051
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s handbrake reading low
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has inner sidewall damage & very worn on inner edge
    • NoteSpare wheel missing

  22. Pass68,064 miles (+23)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,064 miles
    Test number
    437019374044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked but secure
    • NoteO/s rear tyre has cut in tread inner edge

  23. Fail68,041 miles (+6,729)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,041 miles
    Test number
    458716464096
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked but secure
    • NoteO/s rear tyre has cut in tread inner edge

  24. Pass61,312 miles (+7,282)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,312 miles
    Test number
    548404963014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,030 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,030 miles
    Test number
    569753182057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail54,028 miles (+6,414)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,028 miles
    Test number
    805572982066
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres very worn on inner edges

  27. Pass47,614 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,614 miles
    Test number
    115619561414
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Fail47,614 miles (+12,168)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,614 miles
    Test number
    607228961070
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass35,446 miles (+1,042)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,446 miles
    Test number
    804922099243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass34,404 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    34,404 miles
    Test number
    411468919218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Fail34,404 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,404 miles
    Test number
    360948019240
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 52 STU

What vehicle is registration 52 STU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 52 STU on a brown petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jul 2006. 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 STU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 52 STU is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 52 STU?
The MOT on 52 STU is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 52 STU done?
52 STU was recorded at 96,381 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 3,617 miles a year.
Has 52 STU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 52 STU has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 52 STU 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 STU find?
52 STU passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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