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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

M17 ABTMOT history

M17 ABT is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 88,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

M17 ABT blue 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 28 May 2027
Mileage
88,460 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M17 ABT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
29 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M17 ABT was last recorded at 88,460 miles on 29 May 2026, 4,838 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
83,622 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,838 miles
Average per year
5,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,460 miles
  • 2025 – 83,622 miles
  • 2024 – 78,817 miles
  • 2023 – 75,261 miles
  • 2022 – 69,935 miles
  • 2021 – 66,164 miles
  • 2020 – 63,259 miles
  • 2019 – 55,139 miles
  • 2018 – 44,148 miles
  • 2017 – 35,998 miles
  • 2016 – 29,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,460 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 24 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,460 miles (+4,838)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    88,460 miles
    Test number
    403858562216
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass83,622 miles (+4,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    83,622 miles
    Test number
    151354831867
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes going into flexi from front. BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass78,817 miles (+3,556)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    78,817 miles
    Test number
    251378882789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass75,261 miles (+5,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    75,261 miles
    Test number
    475391050468
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass69,935 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    69,935 miles
    Test number
    447433206881
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail69,935 miles (+3,771)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,935 miles
    Test number
    556484031417
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on centre 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on centre 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge close to limit 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge close to limit 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass66,164 miles (+2,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    66,164 miles
    Test number
    720017415720
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass63,259 miles (+8,120)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    63,259 miles
    Test number
    537651635834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,139 miles (+10,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,139 miles
    Test number
    473214964400
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass44,148 miles (+8,150)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,148 miles
    Test number
    945462746300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,998 miles (+6,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,998 miles
    Test number
    121729897167
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass29,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,613 miles
    Test number
    984109264227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M17 ABT

Does M17 ABT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M17 ABT is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on M17 ABT?
The MOT on M17 ABT is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M17 ABT done?
M17 ABT was recorded at 88,460 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 5,781 miles a year.
Has M17 ABT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M17 ABT has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2022.
Has the mileage on M17 ABT 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 M17 ABT find?
M17 ABT passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear nail in tyre; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 2 more.

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