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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

S17 NLRMOT history

S17 NLR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 158,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2024.

S17 NLR blue 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 9 Sept 2025
Mileage
158,178 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 NLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 NLR was last recorded at 158,178 miles on 10 Sept 2024, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,172 miles · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
6,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 158,178 miles
  • 2023 – 144,346 miles
  • 2022 – 144,177 miles
  • 2021 – 140,494 miles
  • 2020 – 135,307 miles
  • 2019 – 132,110 miles
  • 2018 – 126,611 miles
  • 2017 – 119,608 miles
  • 2016 – 111,470 miles
  • 2015 – 103,308 miles
  • 2014 – 91,823 miles
  • 2013 – 87,785 miles
  • 2012 – 82,865 miles
  • 2011 – 76,776 miles
  • 2010 – 64,327 miles
  • 2009 – 56,115 miles
  • 2008 – 49,231 miles
  • 2007 – 42,701 miles
  • 2006 – 34,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,178 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront NSF & OSF Wing CorrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (Shock absorbers , coil springs, ) both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear NSR & OSR WING CORRODEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear parts of both front to rears advise attention

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,178 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    158,178 miles
    Test number
    434433819168
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront NSF & OSF Wing Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (Shock absorbers , coil springs, ) both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear NSR & OSR WING CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail158,172 miles (+13,826)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,172 miles
    Test number
    587856072990
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront NSF & OSF Wing Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (Shock absorbers , coil springs, ) both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear NSR & OSR WING CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass144,346 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    144,346 miles
    Test number
    937056397025
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front WING CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect AND CORRODED BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Fail144,346 miles (+169)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,346 miles
    Test number
    127037249490
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH SIDES (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front WING CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect AND CORRODED BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass144,177 miles (+3,683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    144,177 miles
    Test number
    842544479003
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing has surface corrosion.

  6. Pass140,494 miles (+5,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    140,494 miles
    Test number
    466083910384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass135,307 miles (+3,197)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    135,307 miles
    Test number
    105159928101
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass132,110 miles (+28)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    132,110 miles
    Test number
    268613123299
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear parts of both front to rears advise attention (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to wear on edges and perish
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish

  9. Fail132,082 miles (+5,471)10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,082 miles
    Test number
    382023932897
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear parts of both front to rears advise attention (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to wear on edges and perish
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish

  10. Pass126,611 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    126,611 miles
    Test number
    307385878625
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly perished on outer edges

  11. Fail126,588 miles (+6,980)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,588 miles
    Test number
    491104031027
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly perished on outer edges

  12. Pass119,608 miles (+8,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    119,608 miles
    Test number
    158607889471
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass111,470 miles (+8,162)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    111,470 miles
    Test number
    167407949982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,308 miles (+11,485)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    103,308 miles
    Test number
    755216945170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,823 miles (+4,038)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    91,823 miles
    Test number
    167248044125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,785 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    87,785 miles
    Test number
    859065623237
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f jacking point missing

  17. Fail87,785 miles (+4,920)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,785 miles
    Test number
    867165923223
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f jacking point missing

  18. Fail82,865 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,865 miles
    Test number
    386444532292
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass82,865 miles (+6,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    82,865 miles
    Test number
    875344832213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass76,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    76,776 miles
    Test number
    368383541472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,776 miles (+12,449)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,776 miles
    Test number
    378523141208
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass64,327 miles (+672)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    64,327 miles
    Test number
    352914940485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,655 miles (+7,540)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,655 miles
    Test number
    231251430276
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass56,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    56,115 miles
    Test number
    814132439285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail56,115 miles (+6,884)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,115 miles
    Test number
    884182439265
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass49,231 miles (+6,530)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    49,231 miles
    Test number
    152269818277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate starting to brake up

  27. Pass42,701 miles (+8,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    42,701 miles
    Test number
    713533137241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass34,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    34,636 miles
    Test number
    973499926242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 NLR

Does S17 NLR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S17 NLR expired on 9 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S17 NLR?
The MOT on S17 NLR expired on 9 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S17 NLR done?
S17 NLR was recorded at 158,178 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2024, an average of 6,838 miles a year.
Has S17 NLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 NLR has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S17 NLR 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 NLR find?
S17 NLR passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2024 with 7 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; front nsf & osf wing corroded, and 4 more.

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