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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1985 · 2,315 cc

B52 YWSMOT history

B52 YWS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 78,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
78,812 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B52 YWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,315 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
11 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B52 YWS was last recorded at 78,812 miles on 11 May 2026, 1,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,217 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,595 miles
Average per year
1,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,812 miles
  • 2025 – 77,217 miles
  • 2024 – 76,614 miles
  • 2023 – 76,569 miles
  • 2022 – 76,312 miles
  • 2009 – 75,186 miles
  • 2008 – 69,481 miles
  • 2007 – 60,848 miles
  • 2006 – 54,412 miles
  • 2005 – 44,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,812 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 9 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,812 miles (+1,595)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    78,812 miles
    Test number
    660486476890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,217 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    77,217 miles
    Test number
    729359872879
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail77,211 miles (+597)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,211 miles
    Test number
    796917139457
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass76,614 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    76,614 miles
    Test number
    772745817147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,569 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    76,569 miles
    Test number
    126174459007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,312 miles (+1,126)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    76,312 miles
    Test number
    775744737559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,186 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    75,186 miles
    Test number
    240857159212
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded
  8. Fail75,186 miles (+5,705)4 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,186 miles
    Test number
    484037359243
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded
  9. Pass69,481 miles (+123)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    69,481 miles
    Test number
    734825158216
    • NoteRear number plate lights blue
  10. Fail69,358 miles (+8,510)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,358 miles
    Test number
    952440358253
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • NoteRear number plate lights blue
  11. Pass60,848 miles (+6,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    60,848 miles
    Test number
    342556157466
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass54,412 miles (+9,703)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    54,412 miles
    Test number
    244485556281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    44,709 miles
    Test number
    291012355260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B52 YWS

Does B52 YWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B52 YWS is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on B52 YWS?
The MOT on B52 YWS is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B52 YWS done?
B52 YWS was recorded at 78,812 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 1,650 miles a year.
Has B52 YWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B52 YWS has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on B52 YWS 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 B52 YWS find?
B52 YWS passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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