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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

S17 RMDMOT history

S17 RMD is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 198,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2026.

S17 RMD silver 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 Oct 2027
Mileage
198,888 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 RMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 RMD was last recorded at 198,888 miles on 18 Oct 2026, 3,335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Sept 2015: 106,570 miles, lower than 106,922 miles on 2 Sept 2015.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
195,553 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,335 miles
Average per year
8,808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,888 miles
  • 2025 – 195,553 miles
  • 2024 – 192,764 miles
  • 2023 – 188,704 miles
  • 2022 – 179,207 miles
  • 2021 – 164,547 miles
  • 2020 – 155,436 miles
  • 2019 – 142,597 miles
  • 2018 – 135,124 miles
  • 2017 – 126,662 miles
  • 2016 – 116,764 miles
  • 2015 – 106,570 miles
  • 2014 – 88,395 miles
  • 2013 – 86,584 miles
  • 2011 – 68,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,888 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine covers & undertrays hiding some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,888 miles (+3,335)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    198,888 miles
    Test number
    920966754927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass195,553 miles (+2,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    195,553 miles
    Test number
    652435166394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass192,764 miles (+4,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    192,764 miles
    Test number
    214797358918
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass188,704 miles (+9,497)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    188,704 miles
    Test number
    373071664636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass179,207 miles (+14,660)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    179,207 miles
    Test number
    270939929820
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper shocker top bearing slightly rough
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass164,547 miles (+9,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    164,547 miles
    Test number
    466412612585
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking

  7. Pass155,436 miles (+12,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    155,436 miles
    Test number
    398401126710
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass142,597 miles (+7,473)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    142,597 miles
    Test number
    898692311865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    135,124 miles
    Test number
    142097508617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail135,124 miles (+8,462)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,124 miles
    Test number
    671303004763
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass126,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    126,662 miles
    Test number
    122630457547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail126,662 miles (+9,898)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,662 miles
    Test number
    826044020046
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both of them (1.8)

  13. Pass116,764 miles (+10,194)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    116,764 miles
    Test number
    281021742142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,570 miles (-352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    106,570 miles
    Test number
    398675795096
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays hiding some components

  15. Fail106,922 miles (+18,527)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,922 miles
    Test number
    341543835477
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays hiding some components

  16. Pass88,395 miles (+983)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    88,395 miles
    Test number
    199575644264
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass87,412 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    87,412 miles
    Test number
    559590314232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,584 miles (+6,077)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    86,584 miles
    Test number
    849557893220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,507 miles2 dangerous1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    80,507 miles
    Test number
    266404903022
    • DangerousEngine oil level very low
    • DangerousNearside and offside front window tintin slightly dark
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on
    • NoteAir con charge pipe bracket nut missing
    • NoteBrake fluid level slightly low
    • NoteFront bumper slightly damage
    • NoteHorn switch slightly insecure
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak on the rear differentail

  20. Fail80,507 miles (+12,156)2 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,507 miles
    Test number
    428554303097
    • DangerousEngine oil level very low
    • DangerousNearside and offside front window tintin slightly dark
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on
    • NoteAir con charge pipe bracket nut missing
    • NoteBrake fluid level slightly low
    • NoteFront bumper slightly damage
    • NoteHorn switch slightly insecure
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak on the rear differentail

  21. Pass68,351 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    68,351 miles
    Test number
    219487451355
    • NoteAir bag light on.
    • NoteCoolant leak

  22. Fail68,347 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,347 miles
    Test number
    407307351314
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteAir bag light on.
    • NoteCoolant leak

Questions about S17 RMD

Does S17 RMD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 RMD is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 RMD?
The MOT on S17 RMD is valid until 17 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 RMD done?
S17 RMD was recorded at 198,888 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2026, an average of 8,808 miles a year.
Has S17 RMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 RMD has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on S17 RMD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S17 RMD find?
S17 RMD passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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