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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,497 cc

S17 SVHMOT history

S17 SVH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 185,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

S17 SVH blue 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 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
185,097 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 SVH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 SVH was last recorded at 185,097 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 10,210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,887 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,210 miles
Average per year
9,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,097 miles
  • 2025 – 174,887 miles
  • 2024 – 160,264 miles
  • 2022 – 146,713 miles
  • 2021 – 129,723 miles
  • 2020 – 117,419 miles
  • 2019 – 107,216 miles
  • 2018 – 101,442 miles
  • 2017 – 89,878 miles
  • 2016 – 84,887 miles
  • 2015 – 71,450 miles
  • 2014 – 63,871 miles
  • 2013 – 55,873 miles
  • 2012 – 44,561 miles
  • 2011 – 37,422 miles
  • 2010 – 27,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,097 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front shocker weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,097 miles (+10,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    185,097 miles
    Test number
    389706032512
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass174,887 miles (+14,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    174,887 miles
    Test number
    453316344162
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass160,264 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    160,264 miles
    Test number
    122957774529
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail160,262 miles (+13,549)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,262 miles
    Test number
    809741529645
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass146,713 miles (+16,990)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    146,713 miles
    Test number
    996971404531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,723 miles (+12,304)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    129,723 miles
    Test number
    485034930543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,419 miles (+10,203)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    117,419 miles
    Test number
    914311429882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,216 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,216 miles
    Test number
    943569409726
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker weak

  9. Fail107,213 miles (+5,771)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,213 miles
    Test number
    689530983537
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker weak

  10. Pass101,442 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    101,442 miles
    Test number
    736148748046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,368 miles (+135)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,368 miles
    Test number
    194409140037
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  12. Fail101,233 miles (+11,355)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,233 miles
    Test number
    542540291329
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged delaminated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Diff oil seal leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wheel repair

  13. Pass89,878 miles (+142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    89,878 miles
    Test number
    260527835169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Fail89,736 miles (+4,849)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,736 miles
    Test number
    414791721785
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass84,887 miles (+13,437)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    84,887 miles
    Test number
    571047298504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCovers over testable items

  16. Pass71,450 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,450 miles
    Test number
    359710915206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,414 miles (+7,543)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,414 miles
    Test number
    466862599171
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

  18. Pass63,871 miles (+7,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    63,871 miles
    Test number
    217644924351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass55,873 miles (+3,765)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    55,873 miles
    Test number
    449209123464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,108 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,108 miles
    Test number
    437631973058
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteInner head lights are not working
    • NoteN/s head light washer jet cover is missing
    • NoteOil leak from the rear diff

  21. Fail52,108 miles (+7,547)2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,108 miles
    Test number
    648801173068
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteInner head lights are not working
    • NoteN/s head light washer jet cover is missing
    • NoteOil leak from the rear diff

  22. Pass44,561 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,561 miles
    Test number
    915790262072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,504 miles (+7,082)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,504 miles
    Test number
    127319152036
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass37,422 miles (+9,674)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,422 miles
    Test number
    396086461085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,748 miles
    Test number
    182864170494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 SVH

Does S17 SVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 SVH is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 SVH?
The MOT on S17 SVH is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 SVH done?
S17 SVH was recorded at 185,097 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 9,860 miles a year.
Has S17 SVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 SVH has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S17 SVH 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 SVH find?
S17 SVH passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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