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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S52 GANMOT history

S52 GAN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 108,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

S52 GAN blue 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 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
108,437 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S52 GAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S52 GAN was last recorded at 108,437 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 May 2015: 91,562 miles, lower than 912,210 miles on 23 May 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,428 miles · 5 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
2,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,437 miles
  • 2025 – 105,455 miles
  • 2023 – 104,685 miles
  • 2022 – 100,340 miles
  • 2021 – 100,313 miles
  • 2018 – 99,227 miles
  • 2016 – 96,448 miles
  • 2015 – 91,562 miles
  • 2014 – 912,210 miles
  • 2012 – 87,724 miles
  • 2011 – 84,077 miles
  • 2010 – 79,695 miles
  • 2009 – 74,675 miles
  • 2008 – 73,245 miles
  • 2006 – 65,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,437 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,437 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    108,437 miles
    Test number
    624590316956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail108,428 miles (+2,973)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,428 miles
    Test number
    315356041985
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  3. Pass105,455 miles (+770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    105,455 miles
    Test number
    235412330775
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass104,685 miles (+4,345)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    104,685 miles
    Test number
    195513465788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush and bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush and bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass100,340 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    100,340 miles
    Test number
    505688086370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,313 miles (+1,086)2 dangerous12 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,313 miles
    Test number
    383456880687
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability lock nut (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass99,227 miles (+2,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,227 miles
    Test number
    977200634075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass96,448 miles (+4,886)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,448 miles
    Test number
    949390113517
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti-slip rubber worn
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryItem removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass91,562 miles (-820,648)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    91,562 miles
    Test number
    719882145104
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNsf brake pipe corrding

  10. Pass912,210 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    912,210 miles
    Test number
    628853844112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber weak and lost damping effect

  11. Fail91,210 miles (+3,486)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,210 miles
    Test number
    748363544109
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber weak and lost damping effect

  12. Pass87,724 miles (+3,647)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    87,724 miles
    Test number
    539538262274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,077 miles (+4,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    84,077 miles
    Test number
    355612261425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass79,695 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    79,695 miles
    Test number
    111493150221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,646 miles (+4,971)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,646 miles
    Test number
    502104440286
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass74,675 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    74,675 miles
    Test number
    962159139290
    • 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)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  17. Fail74,675 miles (+1,430)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,675 miles
    Test number
    663166639240
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  18. Pass73,245 miles (+8,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    73,245 miles
    Test number
    693656428285
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass65,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    65,188 miles
    Test number
    363198796488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,188 miles5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,188 miles
    Test number
    753628696286
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront exhaust hanger bracket coroded
    • NoteNear and offside front brake pads appear to be getting low
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to deteriate

Questions about S52 GAN

Does S52 GAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S52 GAN is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S52 GAN?
The MOT on S52 GAN is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S52 GAN done?
S52 GAN was recorded at 108,437 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 2,204 miles a year.
Has S52 GAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S52 GAN has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S52 GAN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S52 GAN find?
S52 GAN passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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