
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth front windows have been tinted
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.
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
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
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
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
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))
Pass83,023 miles (+8,240)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 83,023 miles
- Test number
- 964024475744
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass54,324 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 54,324 miles
- Test number
- 730893109075
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass47,627 miles (+16,049)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 47,627 miles
- Test number
- 843002940329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,578 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 31,578 miles
- Test number
- 670557005931
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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