# SF52SWX — BMW 3 SERIES MOT History & Vehicle Check SF52SWX 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 SF52SWX — 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 | SF52SWX | | 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: 2017-12-20 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 17 - Passes: 12 - Fails: 5 - Pass rate: 70.59% - Total defects recorded: 49 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2016-12-14 14:46:54 | PASSED | 134,866 MI | 2017-12-20 00:00:00 | | 2015-12-10 11:56:37 | PASSED | 125,968 MI | 2016-12-20 00:00:00 | | 2015-12-09 12:00:33 | FAILED | 125,968 MI | — | | 2014-12-17 12:33:34 | PASSED | 119,817 MI | 2015-12-20 00:00:00 | | 2013-11-21 13:17:42 | PASSED | 112,829 MI | 2014-12-20 00:00:00 | | 2012-12-18 11:55:47 | PASSED | 105,976 MI | 2013-12-20 00:00:00 | | 2011-12-07 17:16:53 | PASSED | 97,729 MI | 2012-12-20 00:00:00 | | 2011-12-07 10:38:35 | FAILED | 97,729 MI | — | | 2010-12-20 13:55:18 | PASSED | 88,850 MI | 2011-12-20 00:00:00 | | 2010-12-16 14:07:48 | FAILED | 88,850 MI | — | | 2009-12-02 08:44:47 | PASSED | 77,550 MI | 2010-12-20 00:00:00 | | 2009-12-01 11:22:05 | FAILED | 77,550 MI | — | | 2008-12-17 10:54:17 | PASSED | 64,999 MI | 2009-12-20 00:00:00 | | 2007-12-21 12:44:17 | PASSED | 50,599 MI | 2008-12-20 00:00:00 | | 2006-12-01 12:44:37 | PASSED | 38,284 MI | 2007-11-30 00:00:00 | | 2006-12-01 10:40:14 | FAILED | 38,284 MI | — | | 2005-11-24 08:47:31 | PASSED | 25,765 MI | 2006-11-23 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2016-12-14 14:46:54 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front shock absorber has slightly reduced damping effect **2015-12-10 11:56:37 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) **2015-12-09 12:00:33 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) - FAIL: Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) - FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) **2014-12-17 12:33:34 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a) - ADVISORY: Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) **2013-11-21 13:17:42 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) **2012-12-18 11:55:47 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) **2011-12-07 17:16:53 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - USER ENTERED: Oil leak - USER ENTERED: Offside front indicator lens cracked **2011-12-07 10:38:35 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - FAIL: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) - FAIL: Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) - USER ENTERED: Offside front indicator lens cracked - USER ENTERED: Oil leak **2010-12-20 13:55:18 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) **2010-12-16 14:07:48 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) - FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) **2009-12-02 08:44:47 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) **2009-12-01 11:22:05 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) **2008-12-17 10:54:17 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) **2007-12-21 12:44:17 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2006-12-01 12:44:37 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2006-12-01 10:40:14 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for SF52SWX is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SF52SWX. 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 2026-07-26.