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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

S17 AVDMOT history

S17 AVD is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 107,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2024.

S17 AVD silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2025
Mileage
107,319 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 AVD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 AVD was last recorded at 107,319 miles on 16 Feb 2024, 5,255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,064 miles · 8 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
5,255 miles
Average per year
3,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 107,319 miles
  • 2022 – 102,064 miles
  • 2021 – 100,961 miles
  • 2020 – 97,951 miles
  • 2019 – 93,389 miles
  • 2018 – 85,087 miles
  • 2017 – 73,566 miles
  • 2016 – 72,169 miles
  • 2015 – 68,305 miles
  • 2014 – 63,120 miles
  • 2013 – 61,575 miles
  • 2011 – 58,480 miles
  • 2010 – 55,022 miles
  • 2009 – 50,841 miles
  • 2008 – 48,666 miles
  • 2007 – 45,128 miles
  • 2006 – 41,720 miles
  • 2005 – 35,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,319 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,319 miles (+5,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    107,319 miles
    Test number
    850082475597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass102,064 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,064 miles
    Test number
    522195243102
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE LEVER HIGH
  3. Fail102,053 miles (+1,092)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,053 miles
    Test number
    981860423171
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sidewall tyre heavily perished & split
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under side of the vehicle sills corroded
  4. Pass100,961 miles (+3,010)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    100,961 miles
    Test number
    309848244466
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  5. Pass97,951 miles (+4,562)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,951 miles
    Test number
    142468362026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass93,389 miles (+8,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,389 miles
    Test number
    633522481677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass85,087 miles (+11,521)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,087 miles
    Test number
    480491220604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,566 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,566 miles
    Test number
    522158538685
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  9. Fail73,566 miles (+1,397)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,566 miles
    Test number
    207252715469
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  10. Pass72,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,169 miles
    Test number
    343851631457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,169 miles (+3,864)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,169 miles
    Test number
    612351845247
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  12. Pass68,305 miles (+5,185)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,305 miles
    Test number
    857210399378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,120 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,120 miles
    Test number
    886588254129
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Fail63,120 miles (+1,545)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,120 miles
    Test number
    639487354148
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass61,575 miles (+3,095)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,575 miles
    Test number
    907866563051
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner edge worn smooth - 225/40/18
  16. Pass58,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,480 miles
    Test number
    605177331333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,480 miles (+3,458)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,480 miles
    Test number
    965755331336
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront and rear registration plates slightly deteriated
  18. Pass55,022 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    55,022 miles
    Test number
    334768520356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail55,022 miles (+4,181)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,022 miles
    Test number
    590678720312
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass50,841 miles (+2,175)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,841 miles
    Test number
    872432629364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,666 miles (+3,538)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,666 miles
    Test number
    431266618342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,128 miles (+3,408)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    45,128 miles
    Test number
    852633737316
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp lens cracked
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner sidewall has cuts no cords showing
  23. Pass41,720 miles (+6,044)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    41,720 miles
    Test number
    853643436318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    35,676 miles
    Test number
    670172515394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,676 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,676 miles
    Test number
    324961915363
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S17 AVD

Does S17 AVD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S17 AVD expired on 15 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S17 AVD?
The MOT on S17 AVD expired on 15 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S17 AVD done?
S17 AVD was recorded at 107,319 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2024, an average of 3,920 miles a year.
Has S17 AVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 AVD has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S17 AVD 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 S17 AVD find?
S17 AVD passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; oil leak, but not excessive.

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