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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

RN52 YEDMOT history

RN52 YED is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 178,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2023.

RN52 YED black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2024
Mileage
178,541 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RN52 YED
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

RN52 YED was last recorded at 178,541 miles on 9 Oct 2023, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,524 miles · 2 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
9,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 178,541 miles
  • 2022 – 170,545 miles
  • 2021 – 159,686 miles
  • 2020 – 154,187 miles
  • 2019 – 141,111 miles
  • 2018 – 123,796 miles
  • 2017 – 106,292 miles
  • 2016 – 91,938 miles
  • 2015 – 89,122 miles
  • 2014 – 81,608 miles
  • 2013 – 68,006 miles
  • 2012 – 59,337 miles
  • 2011 – 53,030 miles
  • 2010 – 28,168 miles
  • 2009 – 15,871 miles
  • 2007 – 13,998 miles
  • 2006 – 12,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,541 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine oil level low.
  • AdvisoryMultiple chip in windscreen.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking block missing.
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,541 miles (+17)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    178,541 miles
    Test number
    555239704075
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low.
    • AdvisoryMultiple chip in windscreen.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking block missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail178,524 miles (+7,979)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,524 miles
    Test number
    696010931513
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass170,545 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    170,545 miles
    Test number
    139875964666
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level close to min when presented
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryTrim around offside rear door loose
    • AdvisoryWindscreen marked/scratched
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers poor

  4. Fail170,545 miles (+10,859)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,545 miles
    Test number
    246613223586
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level close to min when presented
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryTrim around offside rear door loose
    • AdvisoryWindscreen marked/scratched
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers poor

  5. Pass159,686 miles (+5,499)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    159,686 miles
    Test number
    268297284567
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel repair
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  6. Pass154,187 miles (+138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    154,187 miles
    Test number
    320953377438
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail154,049 miles (+12,938)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,049 miles
    Test number
    278683965015
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass141,111 miles (+17,315)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    141,111 miles
    Test number
    981289220724
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s front to rear brake pipe
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen
    • AdvisoryN/s/f top suspension bearing cover missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPerishing to fuel cap seal

  9. Pass123,796 miles (+17,504)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    123,796 miles
    Test number
    365942420148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass106,292 miles (+272)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    106,292 miles
    Test number
    139529186488
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner and outer perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre inner side wall perished and splitting
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing thin

  11. Fail106,020 miles (+14,082)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,020 miles
    Test number
    176638470747
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on wear indicators
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre inner side wall deteriorating (splitting)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner & outer side walls deteriorating (splitting )
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Pass91,938 miles (+2,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    91,938 miles
    Test number
    227604359947
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

  13. Pass89,122 miles (+7,514)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,122 miles
    Test number
    248713666410
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light is on
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake effort is higher than the nearside

  14. Pass81,608 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    81,608 miles
    Test number
    988749604205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail81,603 miles (+13,597)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,603 miles
    Test number
    855852104275
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass68,006 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,006 miles
    Test number
    349171203121
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass67,943 miles (+8,606)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,943 miles
    Test number
    906474393016
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass59,337 miles (+6,307)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,337 miles
    Test number
    717132112193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,030 miles (+24,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    53,030 miles
    Test number
    255055521190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass28,168 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    28,168 miles
    Test number
    341057420110
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteMinor sidewall damage to both rear tyres

  21. Fail28,168 miles (+12,297)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,168 miles
    Test number
    370857920180
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteMinor sidewall damage to both rear tyres

  22. Pass15,871 miles (+1,873)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    15,871 miles
    Test number
    131213739114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail13,998 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,998 miles
    Test number
    561061827345
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass13,998 miles (+1,062)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    13,998 miles
    Test number
    614081927356
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass12,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    12,936 miles
    Test number
    344522566290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RN52 YED

Does RN52 YED currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on RN52 YED expired on 8 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on RN52 YED?
The MOT on RN52 YED expired on 8 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has RN52 YED done?
RN52 YED was recorded at 178,541 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2023, an average of 9,711 miles a year.
Has RN52 YED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RN52 YED has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on RN52 YED 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 RN52 YED find?
RN52 YED passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2023 with 7 advisories: engine oil level low.; multiple chip in windscreen.; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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