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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

R552 MAPMOT history

R552 MAP is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 58,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

R552 MAP green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
58,096 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R552 MAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R552 MAP was last recorded at 58,096 miles on 5 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,096 miles · 28 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,096 miles
  • 2025 – 58,039 miles
  • 2024 – 57,939 miles
  • 2023 – 57,623 miles
  • 2022 – 57,157 miles
  • 2021 – 56,138 miles
  • 2019 – 55,074 miles
  • 2018 – 52,951 miles
  • 2017 – 50,860 miles
  • 2016 – 48,208 miles
  • 2015 – 46,303 miles
  • 2014 – 45,600 miles
  • 2013 – 44,578 miles
  • 2012 – 44,004 miles
  • 2011 – 41,391 miles
  • 2010 – 39,892 miles
  • 2009 – 39,182 miles
  • 2007 – 36,609 miles
  • 2006 – 34,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,096 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    58,096 miles
    Test number
    860120157686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail58,096 miles (+57)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,096 miles
    Test number
    927236743663
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass58,039 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    58,039 miles
    Test number
    102004118050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass57,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    57,939 miles
    Test number
    670869979142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail57,939 miles (+316)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,939 miles
    Test number
    957227453125
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass57,623 miles (+466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    57,623 miles
    Test number
    687160041076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass57,157 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    57,157 miles
    Test number
    967693961132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail57,153 miles (+1,015)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,153 miles
    Test number
    708466705065
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass56,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    56,138 miles
    Test number
    624684200110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail56,138 miles (+1,064)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,138 miles
    Test number
    343174664925
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass55,074 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,074 miles
    Test number
    282917475195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Fail55,073 miles (+2,122)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,073 miles
    Test number
    919690801513
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass52,951 miles (+2,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    52,951 miles
    Test number
    682044241199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass50,860 miles (+2,652)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,860 miles
    Test number
    307874733198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,208 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,208 miles
    Test number
    213154161268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,206 miles (+1,903)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,206 miles
    Test number
    184407690867
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass46,303 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,303 miles
    Test number
    638957085171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail46,299 miles (+699)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,299 miles
    Test number
    496584385172
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass45,600 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    45,600 miles
    Test number
    127407604111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Fail45,600 miles (+1,022)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,600 miles
    Test number
    736627204104
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass44,578 miles (+574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    44,578 miles
    Test number
    496142823188
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass44,004 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,004 miles
    Test number
    227717562098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,988 miles (+2,597)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,988 miles
    Test number
    197466062029
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  24. Pass41,391 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,391 miles
    Test number
    677359751042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,892 miles (+710)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,892 miles
    Test number
    674583130047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,182 miles (+2,573)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,182 miles
    Test number
    290629929019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,609 miles (+2,024)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    36,609 miles
    Test number
    430940817312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass34,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    34,585 miles
    Test number
    352957916380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R552 MAP

Does R552 MAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R552 MAP is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R552 MAP?
The MOT on R552 MAP is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R552 MAP done?
R552 MAP was recorded at 58,096 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 1,207 miles a year.
Has R552 MAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R552 MAP has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on R552 MAP 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 R552 MAP find?
R552 MAP passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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