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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

S17 PGRMOT history

S17 PGR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 211,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

S17 PGR blue 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 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
211,777 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 PGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 PGR was last recorded at 211,777 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 2,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Feb 2007: 50,923 miles, lower than 56,968 miles on 14 Dec 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,420 miles · 25 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,357 miles
Average per year
7,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,777 miles
  • 2025 – 209,420 miles
  • 2024 – 207,111 miles
  • 2023 – 204,982 miles
  • 2022 – 200,423 miles
  • 2021 – 195,126 miles
  • 2020 – 188,754 miles
  • 2019 – 182,696 miles
  • 2018 – 176,457 miles
  • 2017 – 170,066 miles
  • 2016 – 163,951 miles
  • 2015 – 157,406 miles
  • 2014 – 154,218 miles
  • 2013 – 148,799 miles
  • 2012 – 139,568 miles
  • 2011 – 121,968 miles
  • 2010 – 98,807 miles
  • 2009 – 76,013 miles
  • 2008 – 66,439 miles
  • 2007 – 60,926 miles
  • 2005 – 56,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,777 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2011

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,777 miles (+2,357)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    211,777 miles
    Test number
    233605701117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass209,420 miles (+2,309)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    209,420 miles
    Test number
    534632785029
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass207,111 miles (+2,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    207,111 miles
    Test number
    641905608201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass204,982 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    204,982 miles
    Test number
    334941459323
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail204,979 miles (+4,556)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,979 miles
    Test number
    763243068643
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass200,423 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    200,423 miles
    Test number
    712770071259
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill near jacking point, under trim (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail200,423 miles (+5,297)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,423 miles
    Test number
    152125186236
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill near jacking point, under trim (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass195,126 miles (+6,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    195,126 miles
    Test number
    678715246457
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass188,754 miles (+112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    188,754 miles
    Test number
    699172756329
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail188,642 miles (+5,946)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,642 miles
    Test number
    145324435263
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass182,696 miles (+6,239)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    182,696 miles
    Test number
    821737733786
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass176,457 miles (+6,391)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    176,457 miles
    Test number
    813298525713
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shocks (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass170,066 miles (+6,115)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    170,066 miles
    Test number
    989944270745
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass163,951 miles (+467)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    163,951 miles
    Test number
    467897059425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail163,484 miles (+6,078)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,484 miles
    Test number
    213307436089
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass157,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    157,406 miles
    Test number
    267971203212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail157,406 miles (+3,188)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,406 miles
    Test number
    169022366328
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  18. Pass154,218 miles (+5,419)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    154,218 miles
    Test number
    389282784218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass148,799 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    148,799 miles
    Test number
    149766443431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Fail148,783 miles (+9,215)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,783 miles
    Test number
    606770543024
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass139,568 miles (+17,600)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    139,568 miles
    Test number
    837307662031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass121,968 miles (+23,161)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    121,968 miles
    Test number
    155136741056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  23. Pass98,807 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    98,807 miles
    Test number
    163490650013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail98,697 miles (+22,684)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,697 miles
    Test number
    722037040076
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass76,013 miles (+9,574)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    76,013 miles
    Test number
    181427449060
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOsf tyre rim protector damaged

  26. Pass66,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    66,439 miles
    Test number
    491810058011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail66,439 miles (+5,513)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,439 miles
    Test number
    981740758001
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

  28. Pass60,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    60,926 miles
    Test number
    942626047055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail50,923 miles (-6,045)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,923 miles
    Test number
    874566847021
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Note2 front tyres worn edge

  30. Pass56,968 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    56,968 miles
    Test number
    344388545387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail56,964 miles4 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,964 miles
    Test number
    870147745342
    • DangerousNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about S17 PGR

Does S17 PGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 PGR is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 PGR?
The MOT on S17 PGR is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 PGR done?
S17 PGR was recorded at 211,777 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 7,428 miles a year.
Has S17 PGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 PGR has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S17 PGR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Feb 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S17 PGR find?
S17 PGR passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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