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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y52 PROMOT history

Y52 PRO is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 177,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2024.

Y52 PRO silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2025
Mileage
177,864 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2024
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y52 PRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y52 PRO was last recorded at 177,864 miles on 9 Aug 2024, 4,213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,651 miles · 27 Oct 2018
Between the last two tests
4,213 miles
Average per year
5,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 177,864 miles
  • 2018 – 173,651 miles
  • 2017 – 159,930 miles
  • 2016 – 152,486 miles
  • 2015 – 151,079 miles
  • 2014 – 143,547 miles
  • 2013 – 133,917 miles
  • 2012 – 126,215 miles
  • 2011 – 116,262 miles
  • 2010 – 110,370 miles
  • 2009 – 103,316 miles
  • 2008 – 100,623 miles
  • 2007 – 97,452 miles
  • 2005 – 78,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,864 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    177,864 miles
    Test number
    495499946834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail177,864 miles (+4,213)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,864 miles
    Test number
    343656306259
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass173,651 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    173,651 miles
    Test number
    873882612375
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail173,650 miles (+13,720)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,650 miles
    Test number
    857971521795
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass159,930 miles (+7,444)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    159,930 miles
    Test number
    450426403972
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  6. Pass152,486 miles (+1,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    152,486 miles
    Test number
    558785370057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  7. Pass151,079 miles (+7,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    151,079 miles
    Test number
    487130615212
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  8. Fail143,547 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,547 miles
    Test number
    367681464171
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  9. Pass143,547 miles (+9,630)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    143,547 miles
    Test number
    495401464106
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  10. Pass133,917 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    133,917 miles
    Test number
    298242563126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail133,913 miles (+7,698)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,913 miles
    Test number
    998071563103
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass126,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    126,215 miles
    Test number
    239525062451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail126,215 miles (+9,953)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,215 miles
    Test number
    479824662145
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass116,262 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    116,262 miles
    Test number
    907201461125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail116,262 miles (+5,892)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,262 miles
    Test number
    257570761437
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  16. Fail110,370 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,370 miles
    Test number
    461919870151
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass110,370 miles (+7,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    110,370 miles
    Test number
    930739370166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass103,316 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    103,316 miles
    Test number
    260477119450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail103,313 miles (+2,690)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,313 miles
    Test number
    430645019105
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  20. Pass100,623 miles (+3,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    100,623 miles
    Test number
    712196518194
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass97,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    97,452 miles
    Test number
    323864217167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail97,452 miles (+19,132)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,452 miles
    Test number
    413403217148
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass78,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    78,320 miles
    Test number
    404056615210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail78,320 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,320 miles
    Test number
    744364615260
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about Y52 PRO

Does Y52 PRO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y52 PRO expired on 8 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y52 PRO?
The MOT on Y52 PRO expired on 8 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y52 PRO done?
Y52 PRO was recorded at 177,864 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2024, an average of 5,234 miles a year.
Has Y52 PRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y52 PRO has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on Y52 PRO 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 Y52 PRO find?
Y52 PRO passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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