
BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,796 cc
K52 EJBMOT history
K52 EJB is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 189,843 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 189,843 km
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,525 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K52 EJB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 31 Dec 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K52 EJB was last recorded at 189,843 km on 5 Nov 2025, 630 km more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 189,213 km · 29 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 630 km
- Average per year
- 5,525 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 189,843 km
- 2024 – 189,213 km
- 2023 – 187,896 km
- 2022 – 187,046 km
- 2021 – 184,901 km
- 2020 – 180,087 km
- 2019 – 173,670 km
- 2018 – 164,905 km
- 2017 – 155,291 km
- 2016 – 154,157 km
- 2011 – 110,321 km
- 2010 – 105,787 km
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens repair
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 17 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass189,843 km (+630)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 189,843 km
- Test number
- 758746479331
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass189,213 km (+1,317)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 189,213 km
- Test number
- 455351290466
- 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))
Pass187,896 km (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 187,896 km
- Test number
- 416835863671
- 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))
Fail187,894 km (+848)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,894 km
- Test number
- 785205369944
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass187,046 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 187,046 km
- Test number
- 657972069470
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail187,046 km (+2,145)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,046 km
- Test number
- 734120389016
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass184,901 km
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 184,901 km
- Test number
- 949961332921
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail184,879 miles1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,879 miles
- Test number
- 947171103429
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorFuel system component leaking At tank to filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNs rear chassis leg is showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre R
- AdvisoryOs rear lamp unit is damaged
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear sub frame bushes are wearing
Pass180,087 km (+23)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 180,087 km
- Test number
- 201410370620
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLower steering support bush slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens repair (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail180,064 km (+6,394)1 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,064 km
- Test number
- 686382549012
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens repair (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass173,670 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 173,670 km
- Test number
- 286885263176
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail173,668 km (+8,763)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,668 km
- Test number
- 977870531667
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass164,905 km1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 164,905 km
- Test number
- 558213628024
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Passenger seat not moving back or forward ( L/H/D)
Fail164,905 km (+9,614)1 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,905 km
- Test number
- 989134256597
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fuel expansion tank cover and tank broken from bracket and rubbing on tyre (5.2.3 (f))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Passenger seat not moving back or forward ( L/H/D)
Pass155,291 km (+1,134)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 155,291 km
- Test number
- 867726433789
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryGeneral under body and component rust
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has play within the rack
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFuel lines rusty
Pass154,157 km4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 154,157 km
- Test number
- 509392303701
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view side mirror secured with tape (8.1.2a)
Fail154,157 km (+43,836)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,157 km
- Test number
- 118263265949
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view side mirror secured with tape (8.1.2a)
Pass110,321 km (+4,534)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 110,321 km
- Test number
- 286439151236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,787 km2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 105,787 km
- Test number
- 764581030204
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
Pass97,375 miles (+7,572)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 97,375 miles
- Test number
- 160938149249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,803 miles (+11,786)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 89,803 miles
- Test number
- 410610648202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,017 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 78,017 miles
- Test number
- 100604257290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,017 miles (+5,772)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,017 miles
- Test number
- 880704657214
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass72,245 miles (+4,090)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 72,245 miles
- Test number
- 783248156257
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteO/s mirror cracked
- NoteScratches on screen
Pass68,155 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 68,155 miles
- Test number
- 391314665484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,119 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,119 miles
- Test number
- 313930465411
- FailureRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about K52 EJB
- Does K52 EJB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K52 EJB is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on K52 EJB?
- The MOT on K52 EJB is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K52 EJB done?
- K52 EJB was recorded at 189,843 km at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 5,525 km a year.
- Has K52 EJB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K52 EJB has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on K52 EJB 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 K52 EJB find?
- K52 EJB passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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