BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc
R52 FWSMOT history
R52 FWS is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,847 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 148,847 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,837 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R52 FWS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 9 Jan 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R52 FWS was last recorded at 148,847 miles on 19 Jun 2025, 2,372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 146,475 miles · 13 Dec 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,372 miles
- Average per year
- 3,837 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 148,847 miles
- 2022 – 146,475 miles
- 2021 – 145,315 miles
- 2020 – 144,778 miles
- 2019 – 143,908 miles
- 2018 – 142,525 miles
- 2017 – 140,409 miles
- 2016 – 137,992 miles
- 2015 – 135,756 miles
- 2014 – 133,971 miles
- 2013 – 131,878 miles
- 2012 – 127,868 miles
- 2011 – 121,696 miles
- 2010 – 114,841 miles
- 2009 – 109,562 miles
- 2008 – 102,123 miles
- 2007 – 91,475 miles
- 2006 – 77,162 miles
- 2005 – 74,054 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,847 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory8 MOTs, 2008–2015
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory7 MOTs, 2007–2016
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022
Under vehicle rusty in places
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,847 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 148,847 miles
- Test number
- 285169033993
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FailMileage not read4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 722384711540
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification locking device ineffective (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification locking device ineffective (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling main strut (5.2.3 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PassMileage not read5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 898835772997
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 335121844173
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass146,475 miles (+1,160)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 146,475 miles
- Test number
- 610216048099
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle rusty in places
Pass145,315 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 145,315 miles
- Test number
- 266424870146
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryRear diff has slight leak of oil
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle rusty in places
Fail145,315 miles2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,315 miles
- Test number
- 598641541638
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (trailing arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryRear diff has slight leak
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle rusty in places
Fail145,315 miles (+537)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,315 miles
- Test number
- 544752966972
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (trailing arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryRear diff has slight leak
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle rusty in places
Pass144,778 miles (+870)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 144,778 miles
- Test number
- 515269515027
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear trailing arm bracket slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear diff has light leakage
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle rusty in places
Pass143,908 miles (+1,383)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 143,908 miles
- Test number
- 129842778350
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake has slight travel
- AdvisoryNearside steering rack gaiter slightly deteroirated
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle rusty in places esp offside rear outer sill
Pass142,525 miles (+2,116)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 142,525 miles
- Test number
- 765575961902
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake has slight travel
- AdvisoryRear diff has slight oil leak
Pass140,409 miles (+2,417)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 140,409 miles
- Test number
- 245648905801
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,992 miles (+2,236)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 137,992 miles
- Test number
- 957972009486
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass135,756 miles (+1,785)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 135,756 miles
- Test number
- 404210360905
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
Pass133,971 miles (+2,093)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 133,971 miles
- Test number
- 489472154464
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low
Pass131,878 miles (+4,010)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 131,878 miles
- Test number
- 298110853304
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryDrive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteBoth rear tyres tyres wearing low
Pass127,868 miles (+6,172)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 127,868 miles
- Test number
- 629529742330
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass121,696 miles (+6,855)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 121,696 miles
- Test number
- 588729241383
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass114,841 miles (+5,279)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 114,841 miles
- Test number
- 404510350349
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass109,562 miles (+7,439)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 109,562 miles
- Test number
- 663300859392
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass102,123 miles (+10,648)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 102,123 miles
- Test number
- 671017758352
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass91,475 miles (+14,313)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 91,475 miles
- Test number
- 110045357327
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass77,162 miles (+3,108)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 77,162 miles
- Test number
- 254825356329
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass74,054 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 74,054 miles
- Test number
- 692486355343
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Questions about R52 FWS
- Does R52 FWS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R52 FWS expired on 18 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R52 FWS?
- The MOT on R52 FWS expired on 18 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R52 FWS done?
- R52 FWS was recorded at 148,847 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2025, an average of 3,837 miles a year.
- Has R52 FWS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R52 FWS has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on R52 FWS 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 FWS find?
- R52 FWS passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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