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BMW M3

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 3,246 cc

S17 DDKMOT history

S17 DDK is a yellow petrol BMW M3 first used on 2 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 142,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

S17 DDK yellow 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 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
142,128 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 DDK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 DDK was last recorded at 142,128 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 1,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,133 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,995 miles
Average per year
4,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,128 miles
  • 2024 – 140,133 miles
  • 2023 – 138,461 miles
  • 2022 – 135,233 miles
  • 2021 – 131,673 miles
  • 2020 – 128,027 miles
  • 2019 – 125,860 miles
  • 2018 – 122,434 miles
  • 2017 – 118,221 miles
  • 2016 – 113,181 miles
  • 2015 – 109,448 miles
  • 2014 – 104,299 miles
  • 2013 – 100,017 miles
  • 2012 – 93,653 miles
  • 2011 – 88,521 miles
  • 2010 – 82,848 miles
  • 2009 – 78,596 miles
  • 2008 – 72,738 miles
  • 2007 – 66,929 miles
  • 2006 – 62,386 miles
  • 2005 – 53,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,128 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,128 miles (+1,995)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    142,128 miles
    Test number
    840467198861
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass140,133 miles (+1,672)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    140,133 miles
    Test number
    169513458686
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass138,461 miles (+3,228)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    138,461 miles
    Test number
    480569041234
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass135,233 miles (+3,560)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    135,233 miles
    Test number
    313669129934
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
  5. Pass131,673 miles (+3,646)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    131,673 miles
    Test number
    339094567305
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass128,027 miles (+2,167)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    128,027 miles
    Test number
    334634196883
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass125,860 miles (+3,426)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,860 miles
    Test number
    737922698560
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass122,434 miles (+4,213)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    122,434 miles
    Test number
    158914514213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,221 miles (+5,040)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    118,221 miles
    Test number
    405313028202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,181 miles (+3,733)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    113,181 miles
    Test number
    193025344203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,448 miles (+5,149)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    109,448 miles
    Test number
    911626716401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,299 miles (+4,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    104,299 miles
    Test number
    439534444451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass100,017 miles (+6,364)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    100,017 miles
    Test number
    217112733324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,653 miles (+5,132)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    93,653 miles
    Test number
    426702852428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,521 miles (+5,673)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    88,521 miles
    Test number
    448655351324
    • NoteRear exhaust brackets corroded
  16. Pass82,848 miles (+4,252)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    82,848 miles
    Test number
    770642940373
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded
  17. Pass78,596 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    78,596 miles
    Test number
    890268559361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,586 miles (+5,848)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,586 miles
    Test number
    653881159390
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  19. Pass72,738 miles (+5,809)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    72,738 miles
    Test number
    574889538302
    • NoteN/s/f bottom ball joint play
    • NoteN/s/r tyre bald on outsode edge
  20. Pass66,929 miles (+4,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    66,929 miles
    Test number
    690877437308
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass62,386 miles (+8,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    62,386 miles
    Test number
    120982836333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass53,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    53,579 miles
    Test number
    294494235332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 DDK

Does S17 DDK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 DDK is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S17 DDK?
The MOT on S17 DDK is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 DDK done?
S17 DDK was recorded at 142,128 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 4,422 miles a year.
Has S17 DDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 DDK has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2009.
Has the mileage on S17 DDK 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 DDK find?
S17 DDK passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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