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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S17 PAEMOT history

S17 PAE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 63,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2024.

S17 PAE silver 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 3 May 2025
Mileage
63,093 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 PAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
26 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2025
Latest MOT test
4 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 PAE was last recorded at 63,093 miles on 4 May 2024, 562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,531 miles · 20 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
562 miles
Average per year
2,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 63,093 miles
  • 2023 – 52,612 miles
  • 2022 – 48,213 miles
  • 2021 – 42,411 miles
  • 2020 – 37,637 miles
  • 2019 – 33,529 miles
  • 2017 – 32,895 miles
  • 2016 – 31,821 miles
  • 2015 – 30,536 miles
  • 2014 – 29,316 miles
  • 2013 – 27,903 miles
  • 2012 – 26,001 miles
  • 2011 – 24,712 miles
  • 2010 – 23,872 miles
  • 2009 – 22,658 miles
  • 2008 – 20,963 miles
  • 2007 – 19,299 miles
  • 2006 – 19,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,093 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,093 miles (+562)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    63,093 miles
    Test number
    3098613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail62,531 miles (+9,919)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    62,531 miles
    Test number
    3047873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,612 miles (+4,399)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    52,612 miles
    Test number
    1825362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,213 miles (+5,802)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    48,213 miles
    Test number
    560267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,411 miles (+4,774)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    42,411 miles
    Test number
    22562693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,637 miles (+4,108)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    37,637 miles
    Test number
    21824799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,529 miles (+634)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    33,529 miles
    Test number
    768018339067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,895 miles (+1,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    32,895 miles
    Test number
    797250939379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
  9. Pass31,821 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    31,821 miles
    Test number
    706833582150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,536 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    30,536 miles
    Test number
    464731705434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,316 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    29,316 miles
    Test number
    468447204355
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  12. Fail29,313 miles (+1,410)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,313 miles
    Test number
    996537804379
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  13. Pass27,903 miles (+41)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    27,903 miles
    Test number
    856477413324
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  14. Fail27,862 miles (+1,861)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,862 miles
    Test number
    128721313376
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  15. Pass26,001 miles (+1,289)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    26,001 miles
    Test number
    195881712334
    • NoteO/s/r foglamp not working on trailer socket
  16. Pass24,712 miles (+840)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    24,712 miles
    Test number
    586767301302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,872 miles (+1,214)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    23,872 miles
    Test number
    274517700359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,658 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    22,658 miles
    Test number
    463985339385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
  19. Fail22,658 miles (+1,695)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,658 miles
    Test number
    784685439334
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
  20. Pass20,963 miles (+1,664)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,963 miles
    Test number
    380200338324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,299 miles (+87)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    19,299 miles
    Test number
    142177737399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvised on all tyres side wall cracking
  22. Pass19,212 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,212 miles
    Test number
    182591676157
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Questions about S17 PAE

Does S17 PAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S17 PAE expired on 3 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S17 PAE?
The MOT on S17 PAE expired on 3 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S17 PAE done?
S17 PAE was recorded at 63,093 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2024, an average of 2,455 miles a year.
Has S17 PAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 PAE has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S17 PAE 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 PAE find?
S17 PAE passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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