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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T52 BLJMOT history

T52 BLJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 154,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
154,868 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T52 BLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T52 BLJ was last recorded at 154,868 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 1,916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Nov 2009: 10,104 miles, lower than 88,958 miles on 28 Nov 2008.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,952 miles · 31 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1,916 miles
Average per year
4,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,868 miles
  • 2022 – 152,952 miles
  • 2021 – 151,920 miles
  • 2020 – 151,113 miles
  • 2019 – 147,206 miles
  • 2017 – 146,983 miles
  • 2016 – 139,875 miles
  • 2015 – 131,432 miles
  • 2014 – 124,572 miles
  • 2013 – 121,677 miles
  • 2012 – 120,866 miles
  • 2010 – 110,412 miles
  • 2009 – 101,124 miles
  • 2008 – 88,958 miles
  • 2007 – 81,371 miles
  • 2006 – 72,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,868 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Damage to front and rear of car

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass154,868 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    154,868 miles
    Test number
    436368831602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail154,868 miles (+1,916)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,868 miles
    Test number
    956872251890
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass152,952 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    152,952 miles
    Test number
    219389177753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT MISTING UNDER CAR (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDE CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear FUEL CAP COVER NOT LOCKING IN

  4. Fail152,952 miles (+1,032)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,952 miles
    Test number
    104812859705
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working FRONT N/S INDICATOR NOT WORKING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT MISTING UNDER CAR (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDE CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear FUEL CAP COVER NOT LOCKING IN

  5. Pass151,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    151,920 miles
    Test number
    822496235324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail151,920 miles (+807)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,920 miles
    Test number
    743648419039
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass151,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    151,113 miles
    Test number
    281055282456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail151,113 miles (+3,907)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,113 miles
    Test number
    881402754896
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass147,206 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    147,206 miles
    Test number
    383025556478
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Fail147,206 miles (+223)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,206 miles
    Test number
    578170684624
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Pass146,983 miles (+151)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    146,983 miles
    Test number
    367151831423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryDamage to front and rear of car

  12. Fail146,832 miles (+6,957)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,832 miles
    Test number
    984714262500
    • FailureCentral Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryDamage to front and rear of car

  13. Pass139,875 miles (+8,443)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    139,875 miles
    Test number
    472707067569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass131,432 miles (+1)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    131,432 miles
    Test number
    167908295096
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses starting to crack
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing around inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  15. Fail131,431 miles (+6,859)6 failures1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,431 miles
    Test number
    949017595027
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses starting to crack
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing around inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  16. Fail124,572 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,572 miles
    Test number
    595205134006
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteChips in screen
    • NoteNearside front Tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Pass124,572 miles (+2,895)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    124,572 miles
    Test number
    969935834019
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteChips in screen
    • NoteNearside front Tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass121,677 miles (+811)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    121,677 miles
    Test number
    139602813166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass120,866 miles (+10,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    120,866 miles
    Test number
    176879402466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass110,412 miles (+9,288)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    110,412 miles
    Test number
    632791130365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass101,124 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    101,124 miles
    Test number
    143650339367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail10,104 miles (-78,854)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,104 miles
    Test number
    402650239423
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass88,958 miles (+7,587)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    88,958 miles
    Test number
    744283838326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass81,371 miles (+8,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    81,371 miles
    Test number
    680577227336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass72,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    72,833 miles
    Test number
    202692936348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T52 BLJ

Does T52 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T52 BLJ is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T52 BLJ?
The MOT on T52 BLJ is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T52 BLJ done?
T52 BLJ was recorded at 154,868 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 4,178 miles a year.
Has T52 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T52 BLJ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T52 BLJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T52 BLJ find?
T52 BLJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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