# SF52SWU — BMW 3 SERIES MOT History & Vehicle Check SF52SWU is a Silver BMW 3 SERIES, Petrol (1995cc), first registered 2002-09-02. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for SF52SWU — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | SF52SWU | | Make | BMW | | Model | 3 SERIES | | Colour | Silver | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1995cc | | First registered | 2002-09-02 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2016-07-13 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 18 - Passes: 11 - Fails: 7 - Pass rate: 61.11% - Total defects recorded: 70 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2015-07-02 14:59:55 | PASSED | 117,413 MI | 2016-07-13 00:00:00 | | 2014-07-14 14:22:35 | PASSED | 116,964 MI | 2015-07-13 00:00:00 | | 2013-07-04 14:38:30 | PASSED | 115,516 MI | 2014-07-03 00:00:00 | | 2013-06-25 14:34:25 | FAILED | 111,435 MI | — | | 2012-06-21 14:26:06 | PASSED | 107,804 MI | 2013-06-20 00:00:00 | | 2012-06-15 09:43:55 | FAILED | 107,803 MI | — | | 2011-08-31 11:07:49 | PASSED | 105,184 MI | 2012-08-30 00:00:00 | | 2011-08-30 16:30:09 | FAILED | 105,184 MI | — | | 2011-02-01 11:04:25 | PASSED | 105,097 MI | 2012-01-31 00:00:00 | | 2011-01-25 09:34:50 | FAILED | 104,981 MI | — | | 2010-01-26 11:37:48 | PASSED | 98,828 MI | 2011-01-25 00:00:00 | | 2009-01-24 12:44:06 | PASSED | 93,268 MI | 2010-01-23 00:00:00 | | 2009-01-13 15:15:28 | FAILED | 93,258 MI | — | | 2008-01-18 15:39:13 | PASSED | 86,762 MI | 2009-01-17 00:00:00 | | 2008-01-18 10:12:47 | FAILED | 86,762 MI | — | | 2007-01-03 15:42:04 | PASSED | 76,578 MI | 2008-01-02 00:00:00 | | 2006-09-01 10:02:10 | PASSED | 73,809 MI | 2007-08-31 00:00:00 | | 2006-08-31 13:27:59 | FAILED | 76,808 MI | — | ### Defects and advisories **2015-07-02 14:59:55 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: front tyres wearing low **2014-07-14 14:22:35 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) **2013-07-04 14:38:30 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e) - ADVISORY: Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5) - ADVISORY: Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) - USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt - USER ENTERED: o/s/rear light cluster lense cracked - USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components **2013-06-25 14:34:25 (FAILED)** - USER ENTERED: Oil leak - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e) - ADVISORY: Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) - ADVISORY: Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a) - ADVISORY: Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5) - FAIL: Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) - FAIL: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) - FAIL: Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) - USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt - USER ENTERED: o/s/rear light cluster lense cracked - USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components - USER ENTERED: Items removed from driver's view prior to test **2012-06-21 14:26:06 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) **2012-06-15 09:43:55 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) - FAIL: Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) - USER ENTERED: Oil leak - USER ENTERED: Coolant leak **2011-08-31 11:07:49 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) - ADVISORY: Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) - USER ENTERED: Offside front tyre wearing on the inside and also starting to crack and perish - USER ENTERED: Both front and rear brake discs are worn and pitted - USER ENTERED: Offside rear light cluster cracked - USER ENTERED: Oil leak **2011-08-30 16:30:09 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - ADVISORY: Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) - ADVISORY: Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - FAIL: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) - USER ENTERED: Offside front tyre wearing on the inside and also starting to crack and perish - USER ENTERED: Oil leak - USER ENTERED: Both front and rear brake discs are worn and pitted **2011-02-01 11:04:25 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - USER ENTERED: Nail in offside front tyre **2011-01-25 09:34:50 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) - FAIL: Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) - FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) - FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - USER ENTERED: Nail in offside front tyre **2009-01-13 15:15:28 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - FAIL: Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) - FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) - FAIL: Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) - USER ENTERED: o/s/rear position lamp cracked **2008-01-18 10:12:47 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) **2007-01-03 15:42:04 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) **2006-08-31 13:27:59 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for SF52SWU is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SF52SWU. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.