BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,896 cc
P252 BCXMOT history
P252 BCX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 147,729 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 147,729 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 16
- 10 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,261 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P252 BCX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
P252 BCX was last recorded at 147,729 miles on 21 Aug 2024, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 147,718 miles · 15 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 2,261 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 147,729 miles
- 2023 – 137,061 miles
- 2022 – 131,103 miles
- 2021 – 126,163 miles
- 2016 – 122,009 miles
- 2015 – 120,660 miles
- 2010 – 120,638 miles
- 2007 – 116,190 miles
- 2006 – 106,746 miles
What the latest MOT found
PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryLower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joints and rusted below (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 629111768120
- AdvisoryLower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joints and rusted below (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 968696726656
- DangerousCentral Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
FailMileage not read4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 732265535725
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Pass147,729 miles (+11)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 147,729 miles
- Test number
- 347141860600
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Fail147,718 miles (+10,657)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,718 miles
- Test number
- 233316834753
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass137,061 miles (+81)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 137,061 miles
- Test number
- 820660178976
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail136,980 miles (+5,877)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,980 miles
- Test number
- 180134448375
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass131,103 miles (+4,940)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 131,103 miles
- Test number
- 765484960809
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass126,163 miles (+4,154)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 126,163 miles
- Test number
- 891076689903
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Pass122,009 miles (+1,349)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 122,009 miles
- Test number
- 379762814599
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass120,660 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 120,660 miles
- Test number
- 553250206501
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,638 miles (+4,448)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,638 miles
- Test number
- 102152870149
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass116,190 miles (+1,473)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 116,190 miles
- Test number
- 331437577435
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteGearbox mounting cracked
- NoteRear boot floor damaged
Pass114,717 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 114,717 miles
- Test number
- 272443467155
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 341222967172
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass106,746 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 106,746 miles
- Test number
- 142017386167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P252 BCX
- Does P252 BCX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P252 BCX expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P252 BCX?
- The MOT on P252 BCX expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P252 BCX done?
- P252 BCX was recorded at 147,729 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2024, an average of 2,261 miles a year.
- Has P252 BCX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P252 BCX has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on P252 BCX 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 P252 BCX find?
- P252 BCX passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: lower anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joints and rusted below.
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