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BMW Z3

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc

R52 AAWMOT history

R52 AAW is a red petrol BMW Z3 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

R52 AAW red BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
72,815 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R52 AAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R52 AAW was last recorded at 72,815 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,811 miles · 16 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,815 miles
  • 2025 – 72,122 miles
  • 2024 – 71,255 miles
  • 2023 – 70,427 miles
  • 2022 – 69,627 miles
  • 2021 – 68,943 miles
  • 2020 – 68,407 miles
  • 2019 – 67,808 miles
  • 2018 – 66,935 miles
  • 2017 – 66,528 miles
  • 2016 – 66,133 miles
  • 2015 – 65,774 miles
  • 2014 – 65,440 miles
  • 2013 – 64,833 miles
  • 2011 – 64,180 miles
  • 2010 – 61,300 miles
  • 2008 – 56,300 miles
  • 2007 – 54,600 miles
  • 2006 – 53,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,815 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All x4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,815 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    72,815 miles
    Test number
    197961557978
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All x4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail72,811 miles (+689)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,811 miles
    Test number
    267730249886
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All x4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass72,122 miles (+867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    72,122 miles
    Test number
    974966635652
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass71,255 miles (+828)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    71,255 miles
    Test number
    540743251490
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle around suspension arm mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass70,427 miles (+800)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    70,427 miles
    Test number
    115939226747
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both splitting (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  6. Pass69,627 miles (+684)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    69,627 miles
    Test number
    180968558426
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded at rear
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  7. Pass68,943 miles (+536)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    68,943 miles
    Test number
    736945420934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on trailing arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on trailing arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

  8. Pass68,407 miles (+599)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    68,407 miles
    Test number
    599436573515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across trailing arms both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass67,808 miles (+873)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,808 miles
    Test number
    663276999489
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides across suspension arms corrodedh (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass66,935 miles (+407)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,935 miles
    Test number
    363849739291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle both sides going to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass66,528 miles (+395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,528 miles
    Test number
    935735738123
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides across trailing arms (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass66,133 miles (+359)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,133 miles
    Test number
    640132144601
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes across rear suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisorySlight noise from n/s front wheel bearing
    • AdvisorySlight wear in both inner steering rack ends
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion around n/s rear jacking point
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing full inspection

  13. Pass65,774 miles (+334)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,774 miles
    Test number
    216501315435
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated. Advise replacement soon
    • NoteRear exhaust corroding

  14. Pass65,440 miles (+607)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,440 miles
    Test number
    927107294034
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside mirror body insecure

  15. Pass64,833 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,833 miles
    Test number
    178983293482
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail64,832 miles (+652)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,832 miles
    Test number
    518777583050
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass64,180 miles (+2,880)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,180 miles
    Test number
    675486941280
    • NoteSlight lift in lower b/joints

  18. Pass61,300 miles (+5,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,300 miles
    Test number
    300752670000
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  19. Pass56,300 miles (+1,700)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    56,300 miles
    Test number
    313138078411
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteB/pipes coverd in copper slip

  20. Fail54,600 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,600 miles
    Test number
    352233947284
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass54,600 miles (+1,577)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    54,600 miles
    Test number
    393243647409
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass53,023 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    53,023 miles
    Test number
    441467336220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,003 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,003 miles
    Test number
    474160136220
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about R52 AAW

Does R52 AAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R52 AAW is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on R52 AAW?
The MOT on R52 AAW is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R52 AAW done?
R52 AAW was recorded at 72,815 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 998 miles a year.
Has R52 AAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R52 AAW has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on R52 AAW 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 R52 AAW find?
R52 AAW passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: coil spring corroded; coil spring corroded all x4 springs corroded; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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