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Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 2,979 cc

M17 ARNMOT history

M17 ARN is a blue petrol BMW 2 Series first used on 27 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 54,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

M17 ARN blue BMW 2 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 2 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
54,295 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M17 ARN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
2 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
27 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M17 ARN was last recorded at 54,295 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Oct 2021: 36,621 miles, lower than 37,170 miles on 2 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
54,272 miles · 22 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
3,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,295 miles
  • 2025 – 51,044 miles
  • 2024 – 47,209 miles
  • 2023 – 43,487 miles
  • 2022 – 40,615 miles
  • 2021 – 36,621 miles
  • 2020 – 37,170 miles
  • 2019 – 24,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,295 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 20 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,295 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    54,295 miles
    Test number
    162130131127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail54,272 miles (+3,228)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,272 miles
    Test number
    846792638267
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished - very urgent (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass51,044 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    51,044 miles
    Test number
    172550909530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail51,044 miles (+3,835)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,044 miles
    Test number
    306486626362
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass47,209 miles (+3,722)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    47,209 miles
    Test number
    816476675167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,487 miles (+2,872)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    43,487 miles
    Test number
    287289739281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,615 miles (+3,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    40,615 miles
    Test number
    535399831077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass36,621 miles (-549)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    36,621 miles
    Test number
    144221113409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    37,170 miles
    Test number
    143031806516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail31,170 miles (+6,772)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,170 miles
    Test number
    561343827812
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass24,398 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    24,398 miles
    Test number
    883594940367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about M17 ARN

Does M17 ARN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M17 ARN is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on M17 ARN?
The MOT on M17 ARN is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M17 ARN done?
M17 ARN was recorded at 54,295 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 3,981 miles a year.
Has M17 ARN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M17 ARN has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on M17 ARN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Oct 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M17 ARN find?
M17 ARN passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush perished; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush perished.

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