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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,795 cc

K52 NGNMOT history

K52 NGN is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 74,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2026
Mileage
74,599 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K52 NGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,795 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K52 NGN was last recorded at 74,599 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
74,108 miles · 3 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
491 miles
Average per year
606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,599 miles
  • 2023 – 74,108 miles
  • 2022 – 73,496 miles
  • 2021 – 72,761 miles
  • 2019 – 71,605 miles
  • 2018 – 70,549 miles
  • 2017 – 69,708 miles
  • 2016 – 68,910 miles
  • 2015 – 68,052 miles
  • 2013 – 67,712 miles
  • 2012 – 66,757 miles
  • 2011 – 65,543 miles
  • 2010 – 65,518 miles
  • 2009 – 65,344 miles
  • 2008 – 63,958 miles
  • 2007 – 62,708 miles
  • 2005 – 62,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,599 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Suspension components show general age / deterioration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,599 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    74,599 miles
    Test number
    783234773974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,108 miles (+612)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    74,108 miles
    Test number
    697388136937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,496 miles (+735)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    73,496 miles
    Test number
    340959526810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,761 miles (+1,156)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    72,761 miles
    Test number
    308373547426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,605 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,605 miles
    Test number
    621933596970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  6. Fail71,605 miles (+1,056)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,605 miles
    Test number
    479017356538
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  7. Pass70,549 miles (+841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,549 miles
    Test number
    308796696398
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySuspension components show general age / deterioration
  8. Pass69,708 miles (+798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,708 miles
    Test number
    421683371289
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySuspension components show general age / deterioration
  9. Pass68,910 miles (+858)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    68,910 miles
    Test number
    302161393114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes slightly corroded
  10. Pass68,052 miles (+340)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    68,052 miles
    Test number
    128568545017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,712 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    67,712 miles
    Test number
    415123513294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,757 miles (+1,214)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    66,757 miles
    Test number
    107458402296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,543 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    65,543 miles
    Test number
    777444191190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,518 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,518 miles
    Test number
    600474900286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    65,344 miles
    Test number
    391211449242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,344 miles (+1,386)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,344 miles
    Test number
    934551849211
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
  17. Pass63,958 miles (+1,250)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    63,958 miles
    Test number
    931270988058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,708 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    62,708 miles
    Test number
    752835467054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2006
    Odometer
    62,570 miles
    Test number
    262076845101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K52 NGN

Does K52 NGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K52 NGN expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K52 NGN?
The MOT on K52 NGN expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K52 NGN done?
K52 NGN was recorded at 74,599 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 606 miles a year.
Has K52 NGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K52 NGN has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on K52 NGN 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 NGN find?
K52 NGN passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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