BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,896 cc
R317 VCFMOT history
R317 VCF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 154,558 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 154,558 mi
- At MOT on 8 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,392 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R317 VCF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Jan 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
R317 VCF was last recorded at 154,558 miles on 8 Mar 2024, 1,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 153,222 miles · 25 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,336 miles
- Average per year
- 5,392 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 154,558 miles
- 2023 – 153,222 miles
- 2022 – 151,690 miles
- 2021 – 149,946 miles
- 2020 – 149,155 miles
- 2018 – 143,510 miles
- 2017 – 137,967 miles
- 2016 – 132,290 miles
- 2014 – 126,248 miles
- 2013 – 123,285 miles
- 2012 – 115,857 miles
- 2011 – 105,886 miles
- 2010 – 101,007 miles
- 2009 – 91,255 miles
- 2008 – 80,751 miles
- 2007 – 74,430 miles
- 2006 – 65,667 miles
- 2005 – 53,970 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,558 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle starting to corrode
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Exhaust bracket insecure near gear box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Heat shield insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 12 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,558 miles (+1,336)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 154,558 miles
- Test number
- 887671169371
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle starting to corrode
Pass153,222 miles (+1,532)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 153,222 miles
- Test number
- 837218727582
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Pass151,690 miles (+1,744)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 151,690 miles
- Test number
- 784819136454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,946 miles (+24)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 149,946 miles
- Test number
- 589375051267
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust bracket insecure near gear box
- AdvisoryHeat shield insecure
Fail149,922 miles (+767)3 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,922 miles
- Test number
- 943694196416
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust bracket insecure near gear box
- AdvisoryHeat shield insecure
Pass149,155 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 149,155 miles
- Test number
- 612452018913
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail149,155 miles (+5,645)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,155 miles
- Test number
- 895129134541
- MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass143,510 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 143,510 miles
- Test number
- 874936941520
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail143,510 miles (+5,543)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,510 miles
- Test number
- 146586062826
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass137,967 miles (+5,677)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 137,967 miles
- Test number
- 761923808079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,290 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 132,290 miles
- Test number
- 772391108259
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail132,288 miles (+6,040)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,288 miles
- Test number
- 104127807574
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass126,248 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 126,248 miles
- Test number
- 327772164403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,248 miles (+2,963)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,248 miles
- Test number
- 608215254241
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureSteering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Pass123,285 miles (+7,428)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 123,285 miles
- Test number
- 206267273191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,857 miles (+9,971)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 115,857 miles
- Test number
- 777067682178
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass105,886 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 105,886 miles
- Test number
- 398042791133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,871 miles (+4,864)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,871 miles
- Test number
- 565182591198
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Pass101,007 miles (+9,752)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 101,007 miles
- Test number
- 411937970199
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass91,255 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 91,255 miles
- Test number
- 241443289463
- NoteOnly just passed fast idle emission test co on upper limit 0.3%
- NoteRear brake pipes both sides of fuel tank starting to corrode unable to get close enough to fully inspect
- NoteRemoved windscreen obstructions (2 centre & offside) before test started
- NoteSlight movement in front lower ball joint mountings in lower arms both sides
- NoteSlight twist in nearside front brake hose not fouling body etc
Fail91,255 miles (+10,504)1 repaired5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,255 miles
- Test number
- 321583289191
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteOnly just passed fast idle emission test co on upper limit 0.3%
- NoteRear brake pipes both sides of fuel tank starting to corrode unable to get close enough to fully inspect
- NoteRemoved windscreen obstructions (2 centre & offside) before test started
- NoteSlight movement in front lower ball joint mountings in lower arms both sides
- NoteSlight twist in nearside front brake hose not fouling body etc
Pass80,751 miles (+6,321)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 80,751 miles
- Test number
- 782280688146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,430 miles (+8,763)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 74,430 miles
- Test number
- 581308887145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,667 miles (+11,697)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 65,667 miles
- Test number
- 524499286155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,970 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 53,970 miles
- Test number
- 120013095111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R317 VCF
- Does R317 VCF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R317 VCF expired on 7 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R317 VCF?
- The MOT on R317 VCF expired on 7 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R317 VCF done?
- R317 VCF was recorded at 154,558 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2024, an average of 5,392 miles a year.
- Has R317 VCF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R317 VCF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2021.
- Has the mileage on R317 VCF 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 R317 VCF find?
- R317 VCF passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; underside of vehicle starting to corrode.
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