BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc
S52 MBYMOT history
S52 MBY is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 89,840 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 89,840 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 2,255 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S52 MBY
- 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
- 4 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S52 MBY was last recorded at 89,840 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 4,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 84,888 miles · 30 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,952 miles
- Average per year
- 2,255 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,840 miles
- 2025 – 84,888 miles
- 2024 – 78,614 miles
- 2023 – 78,590 miles
- 2022 – 78,095 miles
- 2021 – 77,408 miles
- 2019 – 76,534 miles
- 2018 – 75,033 miles
- 2017 – 74,332 miles
- 2016 – 72,340 miles
- 2015 – 71,141 miles
- 2014 – 70,319 miles
- 2013 – 67,495 miles
- 2012 – 66,141 miles
- 2011 – 63,464 miles
- 2010 – 60,579 miles
- 2009 – 58,056 miles
- 2008 – 54,247 miles
- 2007 – 50,930 miles
- 2006 – 47,577 miles
- 2005 – 42,650 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,840 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015
Offside Headlamp aim too low
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the edges (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Both rear shock absorbers are not dampening properly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
31 tests since 1 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,840 miles (+4,952)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 89,840 miles
- Test number
- 444818740695
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,888 miles (+684)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 84,888 miles
- Test number
- 482052219234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,204 miles (+5,590)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,204 miles
- Test number
- 108816367084
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass78,614 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 78,614 miles
- Test number
- 924159928610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,590 miles (+495)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 78,590 miles
- Test number
- 403639281648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,095 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 78,095 miles
- Test number
- 546203324762
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail78,095 miles (+687)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,095 miles
- Test number
- 745856426942
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass77,408 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 77,408 miles
- Test number
- 666833577360
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail77,408 miles (+874)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,408 miles
- Test number
- 874476326139
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass76,534 miles (+1,501)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 76,534 miles
- Test number
- 677065470734
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass75,033 miles (+701)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 75,033 miles
- Test number
- 579807335599
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,332 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 74,332 miles
- Test number
- 201626673520
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,329 miles (+1,989)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,329 miles
- Test number
- 429095650420
- FailureFront Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides and are split (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,340 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 72,340 miles
- Test number
- 561587725305
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers are not dampening properly
Fail72,334 miles (+1,193)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,334 miles
- Test number
- 694155396752
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers are not dampening properly
Pass71,141 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 71,141 miles
- Test number
- 516485795170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,138 miles (+819)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,138 miles
- Test number
- 165745695181
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass70,319 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 70,319 miles
- Test number
- 229596494433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,317 miles (+2,822)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,317 miles
- Test number
- 518556894135
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail67,495 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,495 miles
- Test number
- 569354983125
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass67,495 miles (+1,354)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 67,495 miles
- Test number
- 986334583177
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass66,141 miles (+2,677)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 66,141 miles
- Test number
- 369288892193
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass63,464 miles (+2,885)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 63,464 miles
- Test number
- 285242171107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,579 miles (+2,523)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2011
- Odometer
- 60,579 miles
- Test number
- 680275640165
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAir bag light on
- NoteNearside front pad wear sensor broken
Pass58,056 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2010
- Odometer
- 58,056 miles
- Test number
- 364232659156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,056 miles (+3,809)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,056 miles
- Test number
- 652372359189
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass54,247 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 54,247 miles
- Test number
- 874409878016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,247 miles (+3,317)2 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,247 miles
- Test number
- 890627578073
- DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass50,930 miles (+3,353)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 50,930 miles
- Test number
- 413168577107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,577 miles (+4,927)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 47,577 miles
- Test number
- 941180706251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,650 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 42,650 miles
- Test number
- 954173615249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S52 MBY
- Does S52 MBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S52 MBY is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S52 MBY?
- The MOT on S52 MBY is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S52 MBY done?
- S52 MBY was recorded at 89,840 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 2,255 miles a year.
- Has S52 MBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S52 MBY has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on S52 MBY 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 S52 MBY find?
- S52 MBY passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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