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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

S17 RTDMOT history

S17 RTD is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 24 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2025.

S17 RTD black 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 9 Jan 2026
Mileage
145,623 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 RTD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 RTD was last recorded at 145,623 miles on 10 Jan 2025, 4,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,601 miles · 26 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
4,022 miles
Average per year
6,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,623 miles
  • 2023 – 141,601 miles
  • 2022 – 139,658 miles
  • 2021 – 138,405 miles
  • 2020 – 135,175 miles
  • 2019 – 127,959 miles
  • 2018 – 123,663 miles
  • 2017 – 120,222 miles
  • 2016 – 118,119 miles
  • 2015 – 112,973 miles
  • 2014 – 102,513 miles
  • 2013 – 93,859 miles
  • 2012 – 89,598 miles
  • 2011 – 85,726 miles
  • 2010 – 83,243 miles
  • 2009 – 70,199 miles
  • 2008 – 55,648 miles
  • 2006 – 36,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,623 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    145,623 miles
    Test number
    658049674395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail145,623 miles (+4,022)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,623 miles
    Test number
    509938677781
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass141,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    141,601 miles
    Test number
    113307356955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail141,601 miles (+1,943)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,601 miles
    Test number
    230798539868
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass139,658 miles (+1,253)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,658 miles
    Test number
    517840735806
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both head lamp washe, s inoperative

  6. Pass138,405 miles (+3,230)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    138,405 miles
    Test number
    624218152063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,175 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,175 miles
    Test number
    771988627555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail135,096 miles (+7,137)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,096 miles
    Test number
    597490327358
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass127,959 miles (+4,296)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,959 miles
    Test number
    751579761374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,663 miles (+3,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    123,663 miles
    Test number
    761926593866
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass120,222 miles (+2,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    120,222 miles
    Test number
    597242435786
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass118,119 miles (+5,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    118,119 miles
    Test number
    664474572588
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass112,973 miles (+10,460)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    112,973 miles
    Test number
    206551745175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,513 miles (+8,654)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    102,513 miles
    Test number
    626038614149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,859 miles (+4,261)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    93,859 miles
    Test number
    488879523181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,598 miles (+3,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    89,598 miles
    Test number
    187438222144
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass85,726 miles (+2,483)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    85,726 miles
    Test number
    198907041128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake pad sensor adrift

  18. Pass83,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    83,243 miles
    Test number
    751139750240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail83,243 miles (+3,705)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,243 miles
    Test number
    902859450228
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass79,538 miles (+9,339)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    79,538 miles
    Test number
    870387300055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,199 miles (+14,551)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    70,199 miles
    Test number
    900467909011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,648 miles (+18,937)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    55,648 miles
    Test number
    573789308071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,711 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    36,711 miles
    Test number
    690132246326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S17 RTD

Does S17 RTD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S17 RTD expired on 9 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S17 RTD?
The MOT on S17 RTD expired on 9 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S17 RTD done?
S17 RTD was recorded at 145,623 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2025, an average of 6,020 miles a year.
Has S17 RTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 RTD has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S17 RTD 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 RTD find?
S17 RTD passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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