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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T852 FRUMOT history

T852 FRU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 88,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
88,002 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T852 FRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T852 FRU was last recorded at 88,002 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 2,845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,157 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,845 miles
Average per year
1,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,002 miles
  • 2025 – 85,157 miles
  • 2024 – 82,069 miles
  • 2023 – 79,047 miles
  • 2022 – 75,246 miles
  • 2021 – 71,985 miles
  • 2020 – 69,850 miles
  • 2019 – 63,632 miles
  • 2018 – 58,170 miles
  • 2017 – 54,727 miles
  • 2010 – 54,693 miles
  • 2009 – 52,972 miles
  • 2007 – 50,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,002 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,002 miles (+2,845)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    88,002 miles
    Test number
    154434342970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass85,157 miles (+3,088)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    85,157 miles
    Test number
    441934042500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass82,069 miles (+3,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    82,069 miles
    Test number
    109591253432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass79,047 miles (+3,801)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,047 miles
    Test number
    570550190499
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

  5. Pass75,246 miles (+3,261)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,246 miles
    Test number
    534289683079
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass71,985 miles (+2,135)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,985 miles
    Test number
    469408403255
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass69,850 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,850 miles
    Test number
    602977276657
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door handle stiff
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail69,850 miles (+6,218)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,850 miles
    Test number
    409873768213
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door handle stiff
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass63,632 miles (+5,462)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,632 miles
    Test number
    656205678968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass58,170 miles (+3,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    58,170 miles
    Test number
    895522074246
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various places (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass54,727 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,727 miles
    Test number
    257638230293
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryThrottle very stiff

  12. Fail54,726 miles (+33)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,726 miles
    Test number
    253536050991
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryThrottle very stiff

  13. Pass54,693 miles (+1,721)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    54,693 miles
    Test number
    471581670281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass52,972 miles (+2,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    52,972 miles
    Test number
    302124649414
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass50,474 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    50,474 miles
    Test number
    740744387121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T852 FRU

Does T852 FRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T852 FRU is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T852 FRU?
The MOT on T852 FRU is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T852 FRU done?
T852 FRU was recorded at 88,002 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 1,957 miles a year.
Has T852 FRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T852 FRU has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T852 FRU 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 T852 FRU find?
T852 FRU passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear.

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