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BMW 316

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,596 cc

R552 OESMOT history

R552 OES is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 28 Oct 1997. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 118,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2023.

R552 OES black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2024
Mileage
118,737 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2023
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R552 OES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
28 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R552 OES was last recorded at 118,737 miles on 15 Sept 2023, 15,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,475 miles · 30 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
15,262 miles
Average per year
4,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,737 miles
  • 2021 – 103,475 miles
  • 2020 – 94,046 miles
  • 2019 – 87,259 miles
  • 2018 – 70,938 miles
  • 2016 – 70,902 miles
  • 2015 – 61,767 miles
  • 2014 – 56,241 miles
  • 2013 – 55,050 miles
  • 2012 – 54,760 miles
  • 2011 – 54,414 miles
  • 2010 – 54,076 miles
  • 2009 – 52,732 miles
  • 2008 – 51,190 miles
  • 2006 – 48,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,737 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,737 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    118,737 miles
    Test number
    409879842324
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail118,737 miles (+15,262)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,737 miles
    Test number
    718486998932
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass103,475 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    103,475 miles
    Test number
    552230902800
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. higher than other side (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail103,475 miles (+9,429)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,475 miles
    Test number
    933530557893
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. higher than other side (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass94,046 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    94,046 miles
    Test number
    480283282285
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail94,046 miles (+6,787)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,046 miles
    Test number
    261071872121
    • DangerousRear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire At fuel tank (6.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass87,259 miles (+16,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    87,259 miles
    Test number
    747913800968
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front hoses perished and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass70,938 miles (+36)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,938 miles
    Test number
    566243739287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail70,902 miles (+9,135)8 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,902 miles
    Test number
    333890191869
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corroded and holed at nearside front (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corroded and holed at nearside front anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corroded and holed at offside front (2.4.A.3)
    • 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 Front 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings heavily corroded and incomplete at rear of wheel arches
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  10. Pass61,767 miles (+5)10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,767 miles
    Test number
    156499445117
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail61,762 miles (+5,521)1 dangerous11 failures11 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,762 miles
    Test number
    129918945187
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass56,241 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,241 miles
    Test number
    239376404154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front wing corroded

  13. Fail56,239 miles (+1,189)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,239 miles
    Test number
    407746704157
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front wing corroded
    • NoteOffsie rear wheel slightly binding

  14. Pass55,050 miles (+290)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,050 miles
    Test number
    107770363077
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe corroded
    • NoteN/s door mirror housing broken
    • NoteO/s/r brake sticking slightly
    • NoteO/s/r tyre nearing limit
    • NoteOuter skin of silencer corroded

  15. Pass54,760 miles (+346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,760 miles
    Test number
    486344352032
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass54,414 miles (+338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,414 miles
    Test number
    737142061063
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass54,076 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,076 miles
    Test number
    150793160093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,075 miles (+1,343)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,075 miles
    Test number
    854152860074
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  19. Pass52,732 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    52,732 miles
    Test number
    104097659467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,190 miles (+2,663)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    51,190 miles
    Test number
    712285448034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    48,527 miles
    Test number
    181570596242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,527 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,527 miles
    Test number
    433260596275
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about R552 OES

Does R552 OES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R552 OES expired on 14 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R552 OES?
The MOT on R552 OES expired on 14 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R552 OES done?
R552 OES was recorded at 118,737 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2023, an average of 4,152 miles a year.
Has R552 OES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R552 OES has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on R552 OES 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 OES find?
R552 OES passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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