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BMW X3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

S17 RUMMOT history

S17 RUM is a black petrol BMW X3 first used on 18 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 87,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

S17 RUM black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2026
Mileage
87,130 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 RUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 RUM was last recorded at 87,130 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Feb 2022: 87,130 miles, lower than 87,132 miles on 25 Feb 2021.

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
87,130 miles · 29 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,130 miles
  • 2024 – 87,130 miles
  • 2023 – 87,130 miles
  • 2022 – 87,130 miles
  • 2021 – 87,132 miles
  • 2020 – 86,274 miles
  • 2019 – 83,632 miles
  • 2018 – 81,182 miles
  • 2017 – 77,731 miles
  • 2016 – 76,764 miles
  • 2015 – 70,145 miles
  • 2014 – 66,424 miles
  • 2013 – 62,839 miles
  • 2012 – 61,167 miles
  • 2011 – 56,239 miles
  • 2009 – 38,381 miles
  • 2008 – 29,777 miles
  • 2007 – 22,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,130 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,130 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    87,130 miles
    Test number
    986018036317
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass87,130 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    87,130 miles
    Test number
    874501911545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass87,130 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    87,130 miles
    Test number
    572049564149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail87,130 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,130 miles
    Test number
    471746442605
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass87,130 miles (-2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,130 miles
    Test number
    675612476949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,132 miles
    Test number
    212365724828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,131 miles (+857)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,131 miles
    Test number
    907551413847
    • DangerousOffside Front brake seized on
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

  8. Pass86,274 miles (+2,642)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    86,274 miles
    Test number
    925167469461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,632 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,632 miles
    Test number
    699536317126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,182 miles
    Test number
    598044841290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,182 miles (+3,451)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,182 miles
    Test number
    240252836219
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  12. Pass77,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,731 miles
    Test number
    241681585659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,731 miles (+967)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,731 miles
    Test number
    253012315437
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass76,764 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    76,764 miles
    Test number
    831372898306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail76,763 miles (+6,618)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,763 miles
    Test number
    251193632347
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass70,145 miles (+3,721)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,145 miles
    Test number
    126407755016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,424 miles (+3,585)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,424 miles
    Test number
    448934744083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,839 miles (+1,672)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,839 miles
    Test number
    858510253038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,167 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,167 miles
    Test number
    115473862443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail61,167 miles (+4,928)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,167 miles
    Test number
    669753462020
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass56,239 miles (+17,858)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    56,239 miles
    Test number
    699073761097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,381 miles (+8,604)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,381 miles
    Test number
    764539959276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,777 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,777 miles
    Test number
    444644828219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,687 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,687 miles
    Test number
    660389618162
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOff side front tyre small cut in tread

  25. Pass29,687 miles (+7,416)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,687 miles
    Test number
    771259218127
    • NoteOff side front tyre small cut in tread

  26. Pass22,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    22,271 miles
    Test number
    321302447189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 RUM

Does S17 RUM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S17 RUM expired on 3 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S17 RUM?
The MOT on S17 RUM expired on 3 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S17 RUM done?
S17 RUM was recorded at 87,130 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 3,650 miles a year.
Has S17 RUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 RUM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S17 RUM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Feb 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S17 RUM find?
S17 RUM passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all.

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