BMW 316
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,596 cc
R52 YYAMOT history
R52 YYA is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 15 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 57,718 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 57,718 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 981 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R52 YYA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 316
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 15 May 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R52 YYA was last recorded at 57,718 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 5,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 52,103 miles · 28 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,615 miles
- Average per year
- 981 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 57,718 miles
- 2025 – 52,103 miles
- 2024 – 50,323 miles
- 2023 – 50,315 miles
- 2022 – 50,305 miles
- 2021 – 50,155 miles
- 2020 – 49,895 miles
- 2019 – 49,349 miles
- 2018 – 48,828 miles
- 2017 – 47,953 miles
- 2016 – 47,564 miles
- 2015 – 47,328 miles
- 2014 – 46,830 miles
- 2013 – 46,347 miles
- 2012 – 45,980 miles
- 2011 – 45,931 miles
- 2010 – 45,752 miles
- 2009 – 42,974 miles
- 2008 – 41,871 miles
- 2007 – 39,242 miles
- 2006 – 37,841 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass57,718 miles
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012
Full MOT history
23 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass57,718 miles (+5,615)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 57,718 miles
- Test number
- 102080093502
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass52,103 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 52,103 miles
- Test number
- 519272042303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,103 miles (+1,780)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,103 miles
- Test number
- 573892627375
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass50,323 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 50,323 miles
- Test number
- 860168447176
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass50,315 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 50,315 miles
- Test number
- 707445042164
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle.
Pass50,305 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 50,305 miles
- Test number
- 608497972086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,305 miles (+150)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,305 miles
- Test number
- 746523095340
- Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on main beam Customers own main beam bulb used from boot!" (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass50,155 miles (+260)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 50,155 miles
- Test number
- 169585348155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,895 miles (+546)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 49,895 miles
- Test number
- 704349710959
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under car.
Pass49,349 miles (+521)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 49,349 miles
- Test number
- 622749203360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,828 miles (+875)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 48,828 miles
- Test number
- 182148872935
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,953 miles (+389)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 47,953 miles
- Test number
- 910909772583
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,564 miles (+236)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 47,564 miles
- Test number
- 286666788568
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,328 miles (+498)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 47,328 miles
- Test number
- 116115025219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,830 miles (+483)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 46,830 miles
- Test number
- 387094224434
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNsr stop light dimmer than os!
Pass46,347 miles (+367)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 46,347 miles
- Test number
- 216333333261
- 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)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNsr stop light dimmer than osr?
Pass45,980 miles (+49)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 45,980 miles
- Test number
- 279134232229
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCovers fitted to outer sills,limiting visual inspection.
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass45,931 miles (+179)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 45,931 miles
- Test number
- 888893571108
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- 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)
- NoteSill covers fitted
Pass45,752 miles (+2,778)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2011
- Odometer
- 45,752 miles
- Test number
- 642210840124
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSill covers fitted
Pass42,974 miles (+1,103)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2010
- Odometer
- 42,974 miles
- Test number
- 334932739199
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass41,871 miles (+2,629)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2009
- Odometer
- 41,871 miles
- Test number
- 641251348187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,242 miles (+1,401)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2008
- Odometer
- 39,242 miles
- Test number
- 854507637128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,841 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2007
- Odometer
- 37,841 miles
- Test number
- 254699236479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R52 YYA
- Does R52 YYA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R52 YYA is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R52 YYA?
- The MOT on R52 YYA is valid until 24 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 YYA done?
- R52 YYA was recorded at 57,718 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 981 miles a year.
- Has R52 YYA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R52 YYA has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on R52 YYA 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 YYA find?
- R52 YYA passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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