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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

S17 RDEMOT history

S17 RDE is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Feb 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 102,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

S17 RDE red 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 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
102,046 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 RDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
8 Feb 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 RDE was last recorded at 102,046 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 6,659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,387 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,659 miles
Average per year
7,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,046 miles
  • 2025 – 95,387 miles
  • 2024 – 90,744 miles
  • 2023 – 83,023 miles
  • 2022 – 74,783 miles
  • 2021 – 66,957 miles
  • 2020 – 61,487 miles
  • 2019 – 54,324 miles
  • 2018 – 47,627 miles
  • 2017 – 31,578 miles
  • 2016 – 24,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,046 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryBoth front windows have been tinted

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.

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both front side windows have been tinted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,046 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    102,046 miles
    Test number
    393058575368
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front windows have been tinted
  2. Fail102,046 miles (+6,659)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,046 miles
    Test number
    337864318496
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front windows have been tinted
  3. Pass95,387 miles (+25)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    95,387 miles
    Test number
    370923201524
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front side windows have been tinted
  4. Fail95,362 miles (+4,618)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,362 miles
    Test number
    349180613571
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front side windows have been tinted
  5. Pass90,744 miles (+7,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    90,744 miles
    Test number
    199775769309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass83,023 miles (+8,240)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    83,023 miles
    Test number
    964024475744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,783 miles (+7,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,783 miles
    Test number
    389111079371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass66,957 miles (+5,470)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,957 miles
    Test number
    118483228212
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass61,487 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,487 miles
    Test number
    147540243019
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel slight damage to outer rim
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail61,486 miles (+7,162)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,486 miles
    Test number
    692827017936
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel slight damage to outer rim
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass54,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    54,324 miles
    Test number
    730893109075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,324 miles (+6,697)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,324 miles
    Test number
    609977323077
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass47,627 miles (+16,049)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,627 miles
    Test number
    843002940329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,578 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    31,578 miles
    Test number
    670557005931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,576 miles (+7,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    31,576 miles
    Test number
    727692433447
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  16. Pass24,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    24,388 miles
    Test number
    563527102780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 RDE

Does S17 RDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 RDE is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 RDE?
The MOT on S17 RDE is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 RDE done?
S17 RDE was recorded at 102,046 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 7,754 miles a year.
Has S17 RDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 RDE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S17 RDE 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 RDE find?
S17 RDE passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; both front windows have been tinted.

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