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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,596 cc

P252 JDPMOT history

P252 JDP is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 109,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

P252 JDP silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
109,290 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P252 JDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P252 JDP was last recorded at 109,290 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 4,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,004 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,286 miles
Average per year
2,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,290 miles
  • 2025 – 105,004 miles
  • 2024 – 99,410 miles
  • 2023 – 94,247 miles
  • 2021 – 94,188 miles
  • 2020 – 94,119 miles
  • 2019 – 93,462 miles
  • 2018 – 92,297 miles
  • 2017 – 91,165 miles
  • 2016 – 89,837 miles
  • 2015 – 88,316 miles
  • 2014 – 86,885 miles
  • 2013 – 85,185 miles
  • 2012 – 83,598 miles
  • 2011 – 81,708 miles
  • 2010 – 76,960 miles
  • 2009 – 74,007 miles
  • 2008 – 69,758 miles
  • 2007 – 65,429 miles
  • 2006 – 60,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,290 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,290 miles (+4,286)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    109,290 miles
    Test number
    646732869955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,004 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    105,004 miles
    Test number
    611395899665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail105,003 miles (+81)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,003 miles
    Test number
    605665020219
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail104,922 miles (+78)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,922 miles
    Test number
    229155428277
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail104,844 miles (+5,434)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,844 miles
    Test number
    866027360349
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass99,410 miles (+5,163)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    99,410 miles
    Test number
    608745897819
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass94,247 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,247 miles
    Test number
    620356277666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail94,242 miles (+54)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,242 miles
    Test number
    913287634249
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass94,188 miles (+69)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    94,188 miles
    Test number
    798851956758
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass94,119 miles (+657)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,119 miles
    Test number
    445025499732
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass93,462 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,462 miles
    Test number
    804456539365
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail93,462 miles (+1,165)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,462 miles
    Test number
    335049857202
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass92,297 miles (+1,132)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,297 miles
    Test number
    702058127749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,165 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,165 miles
    Test number
    325471671903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,837 miles (+1,521)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    89,837 miles
    Test number
    821466202296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,316 miles (+1,431)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,316 miles
    Test number
    147129976455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,885 miles (+1,700)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    86,885 miles
    Test number
    548276494296
    • NoteSlight corrosion to rear exhaust box
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  18. Pass85,185 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    85,185 miles
    Test number
    155778703308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail85,185 miles (+1,587)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,185 miles
    Test number
    549398303336
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass83,598 miles (+1,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    83,598 miles
    Test number
    465565542367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass81,708 miles (+2,186)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    81,708 miles
    Test number
    829326941327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront no. plate cracked
    • NoteOff side steering rack joint worn slightly
    • NoteWipers worn slightly

  22. Pass79,522 miles (+2,562)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    79,522 miles
    Test number
    638277001099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,960 miles (+31)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    76,960 miles
    Test number
    230241220071
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail76,929 miles (+2,922)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,929 miles
    Test number
    963418810031
    • FailureDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass74,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    74,007 miles
    Test number
    580462819034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail74,007 miles (+4,249)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,007 miles
    Test number
    700072319063
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass69,758 miles (+4,329)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    69,758 miles
    Test number
    544277108079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass65,429 miles (+4,581)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    65,429 miles
    Test number
    252448307052
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass60,848 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    60,848 miles
    Test number
    634336616031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front nearside and offside tyre walls are cracking

Questions about P252 JDP

Does P252 JDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P252 JDP is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on P252 JDP?
The MOT on P252 JDP is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P252 JDP done?
P252 JDP was recorded at 109,290 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 2,393 miles a year.
Has P252 JDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P252 JDP has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on P252 JDP 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 JDP find?
P252 JDP passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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