
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc
X52 UYWMOT history
X52 UYW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,509 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 86,509 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2022
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,693 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X52 UYW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 27 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
X52 UYW was last recorded at 86,509 miles on 23 Apr 2022, 1,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 84,712 miles · 27 Apr 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,797 miles
- Average per year
- 1,693 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 86,509 miles
- 2021 – 84,712 miles
- 2020 – 80,710 miles
- 2018 – 75,202 miles
- 2017 – 72,615 miles
- 2016 – 71,986 miles
- 2015 – 71,498 miles
- 2014 – 70,554 miles
- 2013 – 70,066 miles
- 2012 – 69,437 miles
- 2011 – 68,420 miles
- 2010 – 66,320 miles
- 2009 – 65,085 miles
- 2008 – 63,963 miles
- 2007 – 61,617 miles
- 2006 – 59,926 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all around
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,509 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 86,509 miles
- Test number
- 751625846598
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail86,509 miles (+1,797)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,509 miles
- Test number
- 677734738837
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,712 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 84,712 miles
- Test number
- 250253130111
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all around (5.3.2 (b))
Fail84,712 miles (+4,002)8 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,712 miles
- Test number
- 789012841372
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all around (5.3.2 (b))
Pass80,710 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 80,710 miles
- Test number
- 560729235494
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail80,710 miles (+5,508)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,710 miles
- Test number
- 836369181872
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass75,202 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 75,202 miles
- Test number
- 600668790958
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail75,202 miles (+2,587)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,202 miles
- Test number
- 801279601684
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass72,615 miles (+629)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 72,615 miles
- Test number
- 458459314513
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,986 miles (+488)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 71,986 miles
- Test number
- 890761823712
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,498 miles (+944)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 71,498 miles
- Test number
- 686475800514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,554 miles (+488)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 70,554 miles
- Test number
- 727091094292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,066 miles (+629)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 70,066 miles
- Test number
- 389751193462
- NoteNearside rear tyre perishing
Pass69,437 miles (+1,017)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 69,437 miles
- Test number
- 268547482273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,420 miles (+2,100)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 68,420 miles
- Test number
- 797489571276
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass66,320 miles (+1,235)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 66,320 miles
- Test number
- 400506340251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,085 miles (+1,122)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 65,085 miles
- Test number
- 470778449284
- NoteAdvise inner edge off-side rear tyre wear
Pass63,963 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 63,963 miles
- Test number
- 372236948255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,952 miles (+2,335)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,952 miles
- Test number
- 473392748292
- FailureNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,617 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 61,617 miles
- Test number
- 650667327257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,617 miles (+1,691)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,617 miles
- Test number
- 310416927418
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass59,926 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 59,926 miles
- Test number
- 160961926293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X52 UYW
- Does X52 UYW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X52 UYW expired on 26 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X52 UYW?
- The MOT on X52 UYW expired on 26 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X52 UYW done?
- X52 UYW was recorded at 86,509 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2022, an average of 1,693 miles a year.
- Has X52 UYW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X52 UYW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on X52 UYW 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 X52 UYW find?
- X52 UYW passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2022 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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