
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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
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
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
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))
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))
Pass85,087 miles (+11,521)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 85,087 miles
- Test number
- 480491220604
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass72,169 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 72,169 miles
- Test number
- 343851631457
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass68,305 miles (+5,185)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 68,305 miles
- Test number
- 857210399378
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
Pass58,480 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 58,480 miles
- Test number
- 605177331333
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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)
Pass50,841 miles (+2,175)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 50,841 miles
- Test number
- 872432629364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,666 miles (+3,538)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 48,666 miles
- Test number
- 431266618342
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass41,720 miles (+6,044)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 41,720 miles
- Test number
- 853643436318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,676 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 35,676 miles
- Test number
- 670172515394
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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