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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

R52 BFCMOT history

R52 BFC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 123,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

R52 BFC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
123,391 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R52 BFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R52 BFC was last recorded at 123,391 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,364 miles · 26 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
3,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,391 miles
  • 2025 – 119,723 miles
  • 2019 – 110,545 miles
  • 2018 – 103,282 miles
  • 2017 – 96,516 miles
  • 2016 – 92,229 miles
  • 2015 – 86,079 miles
  • 2014 – 81,858 miles
  • 2010 – 79,808 miles
  • 2009 – 72,099 miles
  • 2008 – 66,647 miles
  • 2007 – 60,008 miles
  • 2006 – 56,133 miles
  • 2005 – 48,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,391 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear jacking points

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,391 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    123,391 miles
    Test number
    920508397250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear jacking points

  2. Fail123,364 miles (+3,641)1 dangerous7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,364 miles
    Test number
    674448160790
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield loose
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  3. Pass119,723 miles (+9,178)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    119,723 miles
    Test number
    963386192403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,545 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,545 miles
    Test number
    666450731785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail110,538 miles (+7,256)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,538 miles
    Test number
    881747746466
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass103,282 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    103,282 miles
    Test number
    218965024047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides. (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge.

  7. Fail103,282 miles (+6,766)5 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,282 miles
    Test number
    105216508824
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint and rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides. (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge.

  8. Pass96,516 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,516 miles
    Test number
    916476368406
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp beam images slightly distorted due to ingress of moisture inside the lens

  9. Fail96,478 miles (+4,249)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,478 miles
    Test number
    127185243245
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp beam images slightly distorted due to ingress of moisture inside the lens

  10. Pass92,229 miles (+6,150)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,229 miles
    Test number
    502474024677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,079 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    86,079 miles
    Test number
    176350495453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,924 miles (+4,066)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,924 miles
    Test number
    737245485003
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass81,858 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,858 miles
    Test number
    107290994436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCondensation in both headlamps

  14. Fail81,858 miles (+6)5 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,858 miles
    Test number
    345380294095
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCondensation in both headlamps

  15. Fail81,852 miles (+2,044)6 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,852 miles
    Test number
    827599844015
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCondensation in headlamps

  16. Pass79,808 miles (+7,709)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    79,808 miles
    Test number
    324181230404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  17. Pass72,099 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    72,099 miles
    Test number
    493778119225
    • AdvisoryLower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail72,099 miles (+5,452)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,099 miles
    Test number
    474607019266
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryLower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass66,647 miles (+6,639)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    66,647 miles
    Test number
    943309768184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,008 miles (+3,875)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    60,008 miles
    Test number
    341047567171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,133 miles (+7,888)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    56,133 miles
    Test number
    622109096245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    48,245 miles
    Test number
    941648105301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,245 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,245 miles
    Test number
    514265205354
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about R52 BFC

Does R52 BFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R52 BFC is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R52 BFC?
The MOT on R52 BFC is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R52 BFC done?
R52 BFC was recorded at 123,391 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 3,619 miles a year.
Has R52 BFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R52 BFC has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on R52 BFC 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 BFC find?
R52 BFC passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; slight corrosion to rear jacking points.

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