BMW 3 SERIES YA52FWR has 28 MOTs

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This 2003 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 117,426 miles 1 month ago on Wednesday 23rd September 2026 at 09:14.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 22nd September 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Monday 1st November 2027.

YA52FWR MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 2027117,426 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
FAILED16TH SEPTEMBER 2026117,407 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH AUGUST 202521ST AUGUST 2026115,093 MI
FAILED6TH AUGUST 2025115,093 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced Light Bulb Insecure (4.1.4 (a))
PASSED21ST AUGUST 202421ST AUGUST 2025112,422 MI
PASSED22ND AUGUST 202321ST AUGUST 2024109,407 MI
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 20217TH OCTOBER 2022106,855 MI
FAILED29TH SEPTEMBER 2021106,855 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 20207TH OCTOBER 2021103,358 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED5TH OCTOBER 2020103,351 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH APRIL 20195TH OCTOBER 202095,069 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Cracked
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Cracking In Hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Cracking In Hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Lower Rear Bush Has Movement And Only Just Meets Mot Requirements. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Lower Rear Bush Has Movement And Only Just Meets Mot Requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Outer Edge Of Tread Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Aftermarket Fuel Filler Cap Fitted But Still Maintains Sealing Device
FAILED5TH APRIL 201995,069 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Cracked
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Cracking In Hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Cracking In Hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Lower Rear Bush Has Movement And Only Just Meets Mot Requirements. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Lower Rear Bush Has Movement And Only Just Meets Mot Requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Outer Edge Of Tread Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED29TH MARCH 201810TH APRIL 201991,611 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED24TH MARCH 201710TH APRIL 201887,542 MI
FAILED22ND MARCH 201787,531 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
PASSED4TH APRIL 201610TH APRIL 201783,574 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Efficiency Only Just Met.
PASSED7TH APRIL 201510TH APRIL 201679,843 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Are Starting To Wear On The Inner Tread
PASSED10TH APRIL 201410TH APRIL 201575,306 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyre Are Starting To Wear On The Edges Of Treads
FAILED8TH APRIL 201475,286 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Caliper Securing Device Missing (3.5.1j)
  3. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyre Are Starting To Wear On The Edges Of Treads
PASSED11TH APRIL 201310TH APRIL 201472,121 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Spring Clip Missing From Nearside Rear Brake Caliper.
  2. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Tyre Wearing On The Inner Edge.
FAILED11TH APRIL 201372,120 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. USER ENTERED - Spring Clip Missing From Nearside Rear Brake Caliper.
  3. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Tyre Wearing On The Inner Edge.
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 201225TH MARCH 201369,156 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED8TH MARCH 201125TH MARCH 201265,765 MI
PASSED12TH MARCH 201025TH MARCH 201158,890 MI
PASSED26TH MARCH 200925TH MARCH 201051,548 MI
PASSED25TH MARCH 200824TH MARCH 200944,976 MI
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 20076TH FEBRUARY 200832,123 MI
FAILED31ST JANUARY 200732,000 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  4. FAIL - Inner Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YA52FWR Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 68% | MOT Failure Rate: 32%

YA52FWR MOT Comments

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YA52FWR Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 117,426 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,105 miles

YA52FWR FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration YA52FWR was manufactured on Thursday 30th January 2003 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 117,426 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 5,105 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YA52FWR has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 34 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 5 Major, 2 Dangerous and 9 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Monday 1st November 2027 .

Does YA52FWR have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 27th October 2026 YA52FWR does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YA52FWR Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 27th October 2026 YA52FWR does have Tax. Read more

When does YA52FWR Tax expire?

The current Tax for YA52FWR will expire in 1 year on Monday 1st November 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YA52FWR MOT expire?

The current MOT for YA52FWR will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 22nd September 2027. Read more

When did YA52FWR have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YA52FWR was on Wednesday 23rd September 2026 at 09:14. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YA52FWR Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for YA52FWR we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YA52FWR Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for YA52FWR we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 68% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YA52FWR?

YA52FWR is registered as a 2003 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has YA52FWR done?

The odometer reading for YA52FWR at the last MOT in September 2026 was 117,426 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,105 miles per year. Read more

How old is YA52FWR?

The vehicle YA52FWR was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 30th January 2003. Read more

What colour is YA52FWR?

The official colour of YA52FWR is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does YA52FWR have?

YA52FWR has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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