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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 2,494 cc

K52 XMOMOT history

K52 XMO is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 May 1993. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 147,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jun 2026
Mileage
147,705 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
K52 XMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
26 May 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K52 XMO was last recorded at 147,705 miles on 11 Jun 2025, 422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jul 2019: 143,162 miles, lower than 242,052 miles on 28 Jul 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
147,283 miles · 11 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,705 miles
  • 2024 – 147,283 miles
  • 2023 – 146,975 miles
  • 2022 – 145,726 miles
  • 2021 – 144,050 miles
  • 2019 – 143,798 miles
  • 2018 – 242,052 miles
  • 2014 – 240,945 miles
  • 2013 – 240,724 miles
  • 2012 – 240,044 miles
  • 2011 – 238,820 miles
  • 2010 – 233,584 miles
  • 2009 – 223,429 miles
  • 2008 – 199,928 miles
  • 2007 – 180,009 miles
  • 2006 – 157,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,705 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,705 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    147,705 miles
    Test number
    267155488152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,283 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    147,283 miles
    Test number
    354183479226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass146,975 miles (+1,249)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    146,975 miles
    Test number
    498538679629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass145,726 miles (+1,676)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    145,726 miles
    Test number
    957704786661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass144,050 miles (+252)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    144,050 miles
    Test number
    461987403909
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass143,798 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    143,798 miles
    Test number
    235896496471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail143,162 miles (-98,890)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,162 miles
    Test number
    572219329020
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  8. Pass242,052 miles (+1,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    242,052 miles
    Test number
    759945323751
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass240,945 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    240,945 miles
    Test number
    989861334306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail240,944 miles (+220)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,944 miles
    Test number
    336582524374
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering arm

  11. Pass240,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    240,724 miles
    Test number
    665598153181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail240,724 miles (+680)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,724 miles
    Test number
    185276753172
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass240,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    240,044 miles
    Test number
    247277442489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail240,044 miles (+1,224)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,044 miles
    Test number
    425537642161
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  15. Pass238,820 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    238,820 miles
    Test number
    476652251130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteMetal brake pipes at rear are corroded

  16. Fail238,820 miles (+5,236)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,820 miles
    Test number
    165322051186
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteMetal brake pipes at rear are corroded

  17. Pass233,584 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    233,584 miles
    Test number
    290242660151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteMetal brake pipes are corroded from rear three way union to offside hose and nearside rear and offside rear between hoses

  18. Fail233,583 miles (+10,154)1 dangerous7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,583 miles
    Test number
    263376250170
    • DangerousFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteMetal brake pipes are corroded from rear three way union to offside hose and nearside rear and offside rear between hoses

  19. Pass223,429 miles (+23,501)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    223,429 miles
    Test number
    200334869441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBlistering and signs of corrosion at sills andnearside doorstep

  20. Pass199,928 miles (+19,919)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    199,928 miles
    Test number
    202102648447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass180,009 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    180,009 miles
    Test number
    944845647168
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail180,009 miles (+22,909)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,009 miles
    Test number
    250595747114
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass157,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    157,100 miles
    Test number
    900343866193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail157,100 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,100 miles
    Test number
    261395646190
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about K52 XMO

Does K52 XMO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K52 XMO expired on 10 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K52 XMO?
The MOT on K52 XMO expired on 10 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K52 XMO done?
K52 XMO was recorded at 147,705 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2025.
Has K52 XMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K52 XMO has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on K52 XMO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jul 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K52 XMO find?
K52 XMO passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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