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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

S17 NKBMOT history

S17 NKB is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 167,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2024.

S17 NKB black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2025
Mileage
167,918 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 NKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 NKB was last recorded at 167,918 miles on 9 Nov 2024, 27,400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,518 miles · 1 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
27,400 miles
Average per year
8,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 167,918 miles
  • 2021 – 140,518 miles
  • 2020 – 133,935 miles
  • 2019 – 113,402 miles
  • 2018 – 106,470 miles
  • 2017 – 105,470 miles
  • 2016 – 99,487 miles
  • 2015 – 93,369 miles
  • 2014 – 86,551 miles
  • 2013 – 81,665 miles
  • 2012 – 63,572 miles
  • 2011 – 48,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,918 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • 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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replacement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replacement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Plastic sill and under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,918 miles (+27,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    167,918 miles
    Test number
    108390151495
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass140,518 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    140,518 miles
    Test number
    303822987349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill and under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection
  3. Fail140,514 miles (+6,579)3 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,514 miles
    Test number
    677873595852
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill and under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection
  4. Pass133,935 miles (+7,873)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    133,935 miles
    Test number
    341359613454
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass126,062 miles (+12,660)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,062 miles
    Test number
    975745388060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,402 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    113,402 miles
    Test number
    288283051007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Fail113,395 miles (+6,925)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,395 miles
    Test number
    435595066667
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass106,470 miles (+1,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    106,470 miles
    Test number
    299927672445
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  9. Pass105,470 miles (+5,983)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    105,470 miles
    Test number
    124132977819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,487 miles (+44)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    99,487 miles
    Test number
    554726985739
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray insecure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak-Minor.
    • AdvisoryTail lamp lens blackned but not obscuring light ouput.
  11. Fail99,443 miles (+6,074)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,443 miles
    Test number
    187555036206
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray insecure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak-Minor.
    • AdvisoryTail lamp lens blackned but not obscuring light ouput.
  12. Pass93,369 miles (+6,818)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,369 miles
    Test number
    149542295443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r tyre feathering
  13. Pass86,551 miles (+4,886)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,551 miles
    Test number
    458141174029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,665 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    81,665 miles
    Test number
    156179773422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Fail81,664 miles (+18,092)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,664 miles
    Test number
    975146063018
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Pass63,572 miles (+15,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    63,572 miles
    Test number
    918640162021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass48,555 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,555 miles
    Test number
    626996321118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail48,555 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,555 miles
    Test number
    899706921162
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S17 NKB

Does S17 NKB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S17 NKB expired on 8 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S17 NKB?
The MOT on S17 NKB expired on 8 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S17 NKB done?
S17 NKB was recorded at 167,918 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2024, an average of 8,833 miles a year.
Has S17 NKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 NKB has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S17 NKB 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 NKB find?
S17 NKB passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: rear exhaust noisy; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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