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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

S17 MTRMOT history

S17 MTR is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 87,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

S17 MTR red 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 Jan 2027
Mileage
87,944 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 MTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 MTR was last recorded at 87,944 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,362 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
582 miles
Average per year
3,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,944 miles
  • 2025 – 87,362 miles
  • 2023 – 87,162 miles
  • 2022 – 86,988 miles
  • 2021 – 83,751 miles
  • 2020 – 78,628 miles
  • 2019 – 74,367 miles
  • 2018 – 68,015 miles
  • 2017 – 63,191 miles
  • 2016 – 59,317 miles
  • 2015 – 55,451 miles
  • 2014 – 54,434 miles
  • 2013 – 46,095 miles
  • 2012 – 42,160 miles
  • 2011 – 39,593 miles
  • 2010 – 31,761 miles
  • 2009 – 28,814 miles
  • 2008 – 27,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,944 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

32 tests since 11 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,944 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    87,944 miles
    Test number
    865213646582
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail87,944 miles (+582)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,944 miles
    Test number
    646550438025
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass87,362 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    87,362 miles
    Test number
    971071214989
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail87,362 miles (+200)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,362 miles
    Test number
    241463962553
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,162 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    87,162 miles
    Test number
    640935636565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,988 miles (+3,237)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    86,988 miles
    Test number
    922759802174
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass83,751 miles (+5,123)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    83,751 miles
    Test number
    673193855883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,628 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,628 miles
    Test number
    429894815451
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail78,628 miles (+4,261)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,628 miles
    Test number
    776567550107
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass74,367 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,367 miles
    Test number
    520382542810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail74,328 miles (+6,313)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,328 miles
    Test number
    669172474019
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass68,015 miles (+4,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    68,015 miles
    Test number
    404272286010
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lwer arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass63,191 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,191 miles
    Test number
    206315029956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail63,190 miles (+3,873)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,190 miles
    Test number
    736007487114
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass59,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    59,317 miles
    Test number
    456305587254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,317 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,317 miles
    Test number
    349355049008
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Fail59,317 miles (+3,866)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,317 miles
    Test number
    455400630810
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass55,451 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    55,451 miles
    Test number
    728376448650
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear mounting bush's have slight movement

  19. Fail55,451 miles (+70)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,451 miles
    Test number
    122819280539
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear mounting bush's have slight movement

  20. Fail55,381 miles (+947)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,381 miles
    Test number
    982980859466
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

  21. Fail54,434 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,434 miles
    Test number
    166222164002
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass54,434 miles (+8,339)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,434 miles
    Test number
    488332164056
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass46,095 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    46,095 miles
    Test number
    335046653003
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail46,095 miles (+3,935)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,095 miles
    Test number
    448176953058
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass42,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    42,160 miles
    Test number
    368378952081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail42,160 miles (+2,567)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,160 miles
    Test number
    509388652080
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass39,593 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,593 miles
    Test number
    938606351092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail39,593 miles (+7,832)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,593 miles
    Test number
    469225851015
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass31,761 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    31,761 miles
    Test number
    993378210071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAttention required to the above items in very near future

  30. Fail31,761 miles (+2,947)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,761 miles
    Test number
    904808510025
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  31. Pass28,814 miles (+1,685)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,814 miles
    Test number
    970479609087
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low

  32. Pass27,129 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    27,129 miles
    Test number
    473731118067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S17 MTR

Does S17 MTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 MTR is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 MTR?
The MOT on S17 MTR is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 MTR done?
S17 MTR was recorded at 87,944 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 3,370 miles a year.
Has S17 MTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 MTR has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S17 MTR 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 MTR find?
S17 MTR passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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