BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 2,793 cc
P252 RFBMOT history
P252 RFB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 123,643 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 123,643 mi
- At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,585 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P252 RFB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 23 Aug 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P252 RFB was last recorded at 123,643 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 1,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 121,847 miles · 11 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,796 miles
- Average per year
- 3,585 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,643 miles
- 2021 – 121,847 miles
- 2020 – 121,272 miles
- 2014 – 89,303 miles
- 2013 – 85,200 miles
- 2012 – 82,326 miles
- 2011 – 79,134 miles
- 2010 – 74,137 miles
- 2009 – 71,393 miles
- 2008 – 67,687 miles
- 2007 – 59,643 miles
- 2006 – 52,858 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,643 miles
- AdvisorySlight leak from power steering pumpRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-60-15
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,643 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 123,643 miles
- Test number
- 912135158896
- AdvisorySlight leak from power steering pump
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 892783167489
- AdvisorySlight leak from power steering pump
FailMileage not read1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 639051740357
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySlight leak from power steering pump
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 338860974693
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 567070001721
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,847 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 121,847 miles
- Test number
- 398398518921
- AdvisoryDog bed fitted in rear bench seat so can not check the belts or seats.
Fail121,847 miles (+575)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,847 miles
- Test number
- 224596645704
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working washer pipe had rodent damage so repaired . (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryDog bed fitted in rear bench seat so can not check the belts or seats.
Pass121,272 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 121,272 miles
- Test number
- 807367579778
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail121,269 miles (+31,966)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,269 miles
- Test number
- 956014806308
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass89,303 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 89,303 miles
- Test number
- 198202864255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,303 miles (+1,326)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,303 miles
- Test number
- 629271764237
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail87,977 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,977 miles
- Test number
- 617323144050
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass87,977 miles (+2,777)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 87,977 miles
- Test number
- 905933744066
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass85,200 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 85,200 miles
- Test number
- 508201553098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,200 miles (+2,874)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,200 miles
- Test number
- 776500553033
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass82,326 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 82,326 miles
- Test number
- 398262852016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,326 miles (+3,192)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,326 miles
- Test number
- 565912852067
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass79,134 miles (+4,997)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 79,134 miles
- Test number
- 359414171038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,137 miles (+2,744)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 74,137 miles
- Test number
- 454946770053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,393 miles (+3,706)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 71,393 miles
- Test number
- 322013569094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,687 miles (+8,044)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 67,687 miles
- Test number
- 233726268036
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Pass59,643 miles (+6,785)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 59,643 miles
- Test number
- 553477887006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,858 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 52,858 miles
- Test number
- 503102106288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P252 RFB
- Does P252 RFB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P252 RFB is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P252 RFB?
- The MOT on P252 RFB is valid until 17 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 RFB done?
- P252 RFB was recorded at 123,643 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 3,585 miles a year.
- Has P252 RFB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P252 RFB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on P252 RFB 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 RFB find?
- P252 RFB passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: slight leak from power steering pump.
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