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BMW M3 Competition M Xdrive Auto

Black · Petrol · 2023 · 2,993 cc

52WMOT history

52W is a black petrol BMW M3 Competition M Xdrive Auto first used on 16 Jan 2023. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 1 of 2 MOT tests, with 17,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

52W black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
17,032 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
2
1 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
52W
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M3 Competition M Xdrive Auto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2023
First used
16 Jan 2023
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

52W was last recorded at 17,032 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 9,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
7,129 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,903 miles
Average per year
9,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 17,032 miles
  • 2025 – 7,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail17,032 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Vehicle requires decel test - Front tyres are illegal (1.2.1 (g))
  • MinorNearside Front Daytime running lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Daytime running lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake discs showing hot spots
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres also starting to crack between tread and side-wall (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

2 tests since 20 Oct 2025, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail17,032 miles (+9,903)2 dangerous1 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,032 miles
    Test number
    328359562591
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Vehicle requires decel test - Front tyres are illegal (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorNearside Front Daytime running lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Daytime running lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs showing hot spots
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres also starting to crack between tread and side-wall (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass7,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    7,129 miles
    Test number
    774532035370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 52W

What vehicle is registration 52W currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 52W on a black petrol BMW M3 Competition M Xdrive Auto first used on 16 Jan 2023. 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 52W currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 52W expired on 19 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 52W?
The MOT on 52W expired on 19 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 52W done?
52W was recorded at 17,032 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 9,856 miles a year.
Has 52W ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 52W has failed 1 of its 2 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on 52W 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 52W find?
52W failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 1 major defect, 4 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; brake performance unable to be tested vehicle requires decel test - front tyres are illegal, and 6 more.

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