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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

S17 DLNMOT history

S17 DLN is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 164,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

S17 DLN grey 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 6 May 2027
Mileage
164,085 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 DLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
6 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 DLN was last recorded at 164,085 miles on 5 May 2026, 5,451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,634 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,451 miles
Average per year
9,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,085 miles
  • 2025 – 158,634 miles
  • 2023 – 148,282 miles
  • 2022 – 141,496 miles
  • 2021 – 132,050 miles
  • 2020 – 120,206 miles
  • 2019 – 98,102 miles
  • 2018 – 91,068 miles
  • 2017 – 82,197 miles
  • 2016 – 71,151 miles
  • 2014 – 40,445 miles
  • 2013 – 37,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,085 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,085 miles (+5,451)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    164,085 miles
    Test number
    760300590350
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED

  2. Pass158,634 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    158,634 miles
    Test number
    651028943541
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs grooved and pitted on outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nsf jacking point mount missing.

  3. Fail158,632 miles (+10,350)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,632 miles
    Test number
    918077897695
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs grooved and pitted on outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nsf jacking point mount missing.

  4. Pass148,282 miles (+6,786)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    148,282 miles
    Test number
    448820546722
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass141,496 miles (+9,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    141,496 miles
    Test number
    494403838890
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass132,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    132,050 miles
    Test number
    685409840136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail132,006 miles (+11,800)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,006 miles
    Test number
    367554739124
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass120,206 miles (+22,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    120,206 miles
    Test number
    916877589189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass98,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,102 miles
    Test number
    774636337837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,102 miles (+1,047)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,102 miles
    Test number
    565922403444
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass97,055 miles (+5,987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    97,055 miles
    Test number
    646626213891
    • 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))

  12. Pass91,068 miles (+8,871)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    91,068 miles
    Test number
    829099020366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,197 miles (+11,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    82,197 miles
    Test number
    819708541751
    • AdvisoryStonechips to windscreen

  14. Pass71,151 miles (+30,706)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,151 miles
    Test number
    953871367698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,445 miles (+2,485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,445 miles
    Test number
    525591404195
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass37,960 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,960 miles
    Test number
    987061833276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about S17 DLN

Does S17 DLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 DLN is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 DLN?
The MOT on S17 DLN is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 DLN done?
S17 DLN was recorded at 164,085 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 9,924 miles a year.
Has S17 DLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 DLN has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S17 DLN 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 DLN find?
S17 DLN passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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