BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
S17 KULMOT history
S17 KUL is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 131,347 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 131,347 mi
- At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,691 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S17 KUL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 8 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S17 KUL was last recorded at 131,347 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 3,911 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 127,436 miles · 22 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,911 miles
- Average per year
- 7,691 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,347 miles
- 2025 – 127,436 miles
- 2024 – 122,594 miles
- 2023 – 119,238 miles
- 2022 – 113,600 miles
- 2021 – 103,287 miles
- 2020 – 84,858 miles
- 2019 – 81,808 miles
- 2017 – 70,325 miles
- 2016 – 63,395 miles
- 2015 – 50,083 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,347 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
14 tests since 7 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,347 miles (+3,911)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 131,347 miles
- Test number
- 372494580514
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass127,436 miles (+4,842)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 127,436 miles
- Test number
- 493708134740
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass122,594 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 122,594 miles
- Test number
- 966462375077
- MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail122,594 miles (+3,356)1 dangerous2 major2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,594 miles
- Test number
- 516557754032
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass119,238 miles (+5,638)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 119,238 miles
- Test number
- 382735453424
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass113,600 miles (+10,313)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 113,600 miles
- Test number
- 756215556358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,287 miles (+18,429)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 103,287 miles
- Test number
- 629030971665
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,858 miles (+3,050)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 84,858 miles
- Test number
- 634891881114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,808 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 81,808 miles
- Test number
- 192528020144
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail81,808 miles (+11,483)4 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,808 miles
- Test number
- 801197413572
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass70,325 miles (+6,930)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 70,325 miles
- Test number
- 104513605964
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryN/s & o/s front tyres worn on outside
Pass63,395 miles (+13,312)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 63,395 miles
- Test number
- 643216996505
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,083 miles (+6,717)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 50,083 miles
- Test number
- 961831663704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,366 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 43,366 miles
- Test number
- 379587095096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S17 KUL
- Does S17 KUL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 KUL is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S17 KUL?
- The MOT on S17 KUL is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S17 KUL done?
- S17 KUL was recorded at 131,347 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 7,691 miles a year.
- Has S17 KUL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S17 KUL has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on S17 KUL 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 KUL find?
- S17 KUL passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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