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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

S17 NUKMOT history

S17 NUK is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 203,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

S17 NUK black 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 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
203,938 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 NUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 NUK was last recorded at 203,938 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 6,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,351 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,587 miles
Average per year
5,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 203,938 miles
  • 2024 – 197,351 miles
  • 2023 – 188,869 miles
  • 2022 – 183,039 miles
  • 2021 – 173,080 miles
  • 2020 – 168,345 miles
  • 2019 – 156,874 miles
  • 2018 – 144,627 miles
  • 2017 – 134,371 miles
  • 2016 – 127,991 miles
  • 2015 – 127,123 miles
  • 2014 – 123,852 miles
  • 2013 – 122,471 miles
  • 2012 – 121,881 miles
  • 2011 – 120,484 miles
  • 2010 – 118,540 miles
  • 2009 – 113,111 miles
  • 2008 – 108,875 miles
  • 2007 – 98,305 miles
  • 2006 – 88,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,938 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,938 miles (+6,587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    203,938 miles
    Test number
    816599214661
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass197,351 miles (+8,482)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    197,351 miles
    Test number
    783497361536
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass188,869 miles (+5,830)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    188,869 miles
    Test number
    907830678699
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass183,039 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    183,039 miles
    Test number
    228486813154
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail183,036 miles (+9,956)2 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,036 miles
    Test number
    385108498523
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass173,080 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    173,080 miles
    Test number
    597649929787
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail173,080 miles (+4,735)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,080 miles
    Test number
    162718593873
    • Repaired at testFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass168,345 miles (+11,471)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    168,345 miles
    Test number
    698286434242
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody corroded

  9. Pass156,874 miles (+12,247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    156,874 miles
    Test number
    425963012549
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front McPherson strut top mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass144,627 miles (+10,256)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    144,627 miles
    Test number
    975345197549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass134,371 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    134,371 miles
    Test number
    334331882548
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil Leak

  12. Fail134,368 miles (+6,377)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,368 miles
    Test number
    573435440254
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil Leak

  13. Pass127,991 miles (+868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    127,991 miles
    Test number
    165498891920
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass127,123 miles (+3,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    127,123 miles
    Test number
    409367595042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass123,852 miles (+1,381)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    123,852 miles
    Test number
    969103394015
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass122,471 miles (+590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    122,471 miles
    Test number
    675863063064
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass121,881 miles (+1,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    121,881 miles
    Test number
    797656872050
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass120,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    120,484 miles
    Test number
    849071791077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail120,484 miles (+1,944)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,484 miles
    Test number
    635828681087
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  20. Pass118,540 miles (+5,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    118,540 miles
    Test number
    461459220054
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass113,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    113,111 miles
    Test number
    431826329031
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail113,110 miles (+4,235)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,110 miles
    Test number
    781476929094
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass108,875 miles (+10,570)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    108,875 miles
    Test number
    421599228017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass98,305 miles (+9,850)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    98,305 miles
    Test number
    884595747067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass88,455 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    88,455 miles
    Test number
    122032356419
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about S17 NUK

Does S17 NUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 NUK is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S17 NUK?
The MOT on S17 NUK is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 NUK done?
S17 NUK was recorded at 203,938 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 5,856 miles a year.
Has S17 NUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 NUK has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S17 NUK 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 NUK find?
S17 NUK passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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