
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
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))
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
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
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))
Pass126,062 miles (+12,660)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 126,062 miles
- Test number
- 975745388060
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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
Pass105,470 miles (+5,983)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2018
- Odometer
- 105,470 miles
- Test number
- 124132977819
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
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.
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
Pass86,551 miles (+4,886)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 86,551 miles
- Test number
- 458141174029
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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