BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,997 cc

S17 CBLMOT history

S17 CBL is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 169,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

S17 CBL black 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 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
169,400 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,598 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S17 CBL in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S17 CBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 CBL was last recorded at 169,400 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 22,670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,730 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
22,670 miles
Average per year
10,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,400 miles
  • 2025 – 146,730 miles
  • 2024 – 131,465 miles
  • 2023 – 108,223 miles
  • 2022 – 93,269 miles
  • 2021 – 88,830 miles
  • 2020 – 87,282 miles
  • 2019 – 82,921 miles
  • 2018 – 77,586 miles
  • 2017 – 71,563 miles
  • 2016 – 65,888 miles
  • 2015 – 59,981 miles
  • 2014 – 52,882 miles
  • 2013 – 38,783 miles
  • 2012 – 26,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,400 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,400 miles (+22,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    169,400 miles
    Test number
    358171100169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass146,730 miles (+15,265)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    146,730 miles
    Test number
    195554905652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,465 miles (+23,242)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    131,465 miles
    Test number
    112477686402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,223 miles (+14,954)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    108,223 miles
    Test number
    347921959904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,269 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,269 miles
    Test number
    661069078726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Fail93,262 miles (+4,432)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,262 miles
    Test number
    979611640049
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Pass88,830 miles (+1,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,830 miles
    Test number
    251429166312
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Pass87,282 miles (+4,361)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,282 miles
    Test number
    864692075562
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
  9. Pass82,921 miles (+5,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    82,921 miles
    Test number
    500437434842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass77,586 miles (+6,023)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,586 miles
    Test number
    206409115831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,563 miles (+5,675)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,563 miles
    Test number
    353006505818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,888 miles (+5,907)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,888 miles
    Test number
    720346704111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,981 miles (+7,099)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,981 miles
    Test number
    696658115199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,882 miles (+14,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    52,882 miles
    Test number
    378924754412
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass38,783 miles (+12,580)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,783 miles
    Test number
    316676463215
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass26,203 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,203 miles
    Test number
    348173662402
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre light cracking in treads and walls and tread depth near limit of wear (approx 2mm tread)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre light cracking in treads and walls, tread depth near limit of wear (approx 2mm tread)

Questions about S17 CBL

Does S17 CBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 CBL is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 CBL?
The MOT on S17 CBL is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 CBL done?
S17 CBL was recorded at 169,400 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 10,598 miles a year.
Has S17 CBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 CBL has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S17 CBL 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 CBL find?
S17 CBL passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

Browse all S17C registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.