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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

17 RRMOT history

17 RR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 115,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

17 RR silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
115,965 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
17 RR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
5 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

17 RR was last recorded at 115,965 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,850 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
115 miles
Average per year
4,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,965 miles
  • 2024 – 113,865 miles
  • 2023 – 110,739 miles
  • 2022 – 107,295 miles
  • 2021 – 104,367 miles
  • 2020 – 100,834 miles
  • 2019 – 96,903 miles
  • 2018 – 91,647 miles
  • 2017 – 86,395 miles
  • 2016 – 79,635 miles
  • 2015 – 72,923 miles
  • 2014 – 67,661 miles
  • 2013 – 63,271 miles
  • 2012 – 58,578 miles
  • 2011 – 56,341 miles
  • 2010 – 52,823 miles
  • 2009 – 49,940 miles
  • 2008 – 47,330 miles
  • 2007 – 44,596 miles
  • 2006 – 39,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,965 miles

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,965 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    115,965 miles
    Test number
    465989144208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail115,850 miles (+1,985)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,850 miles
    Test number
    534691079028
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR SHOCKS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass113,865 miles (+3,126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    113,865 miles
    Test number
    933294256384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass110,739 miles1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    110,739 miles
    Test number
    293758529411
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre shoulder
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail110,739 miles (+3,444)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,739 miles
    Test number
    236223103381
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre shoulder
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass107,295 miles (+2,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,295 miles
    Test number
    852800279379
    • AdvisoryNo revers lights
  7. Pass104,367 miles (+3,533)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,367 miles
    Test number
    223196990939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,834 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,834 miles
    Test number
    758099561394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,830 miles (+3,927)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,830 miles
    Test number
    682892008623
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass96,903 miles (+5,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,903 miles
    Test number
    128333105437
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass91,647 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    91,647 miles
    Test number
    765078543115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,645 miles (+5,250)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,645 miles
    Test number
    623750295076
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement u clamp bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass86,395 miles (+6,760)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    86,395 miles
    Test number
    797820002658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,635 miles (+6,712)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,635 miles
    Test number
    588857757110
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test DASH CAM
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL x 4 (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass72,923 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    72,923 miles
    Test number
    429262495629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,920 miles (+5,259)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,920 miles
    Test number
    994368295470
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished (4.1.D.1b)
  17. Pass67,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,661 miles
    Test number
    365779444337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,661 miles (+4,390)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,661 miles
    Test number
    627249044378
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass63,271 miles (+4,693)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    63,271 miles
    Test number
    677383043391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,578 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    58,578 miles
    Test number
    257881342390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,341 miles
    Test number
    396414661301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,341 miles (+3,518)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,341 miles
    Test number
    485934761360
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  23. Pass52,823 miles (+2,883)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    52,823 miles
    Test number
    131231240395
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 2mm wear bars
  24. Pass49,940 miles (+2,610)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    49,940 miles
    Test number
    940940359319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,330 miles (+2,734)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,330 miles
    Test number
    522384348317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,596 miles (+5,467)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    44,596 miles
    Test number
    431318547415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,129 miles (+3,589)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    39,129 miles
    Test number
    751553256317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    35,540 miles
    Test number
    140834606417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 17 RR

What vehicle is registration 17 RR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 17 RR on a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Jan 2000. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 17 RR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 17 RR is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 17 RR?
The MOT on 17 RR is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 17 RR done?
17 RR was recorded at 115,965 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 4,028 miles a year.
Has 17 RR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 17 RR has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on 17 RR 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 17 RR find?
17 RR passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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