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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S17 UALMOT history

S17 UAL is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 136,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

S17 UAL white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
136,715 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 UAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 UAL was last recorded at 136,715 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 1,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,896 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,819 miles
Average per year
9,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,715 miles
  • 2025 – 134,896 miles
  • 2024 – 133,012 miles
  • 2023 – 130,386 miles
  • 2022 – 124,028 miles
  • 2021 – 121,732 miles
  • 2020 – 118,098 miles
  • 2019 – 110,464 miles
  • 2018 – 96,412 miles
  • 2017 – 82,472 miles
  • 2016 – 62,275 miles
  • 2015 – 40,504 miles
  • 2014 – 18,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,715 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,715 miles (+1,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    136,715 miles
    Test number
    385663299764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass134,896 miles (+1,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    134,896 miles
    Test number
    438397065324
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass133,012 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    133,012 miles
    Test number
    431659345776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail132,959 miles (+2,573)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,959 miles
    Test number
    518571898367
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass130,386 miles (+6,358)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    130,386 miles
    Test number
    660135083426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,028 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    124,028 miles
    Test number
    531482272262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail124,023 miles (+2,291)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,023 miles
    Test number
    557440052969
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass121,732 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    121,732 miles
    Test number
    287679511521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail121,730 miles (+3,632)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,730 miles
    Test number
    240804520218
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass118,098 miles (+7,634)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,098 miles
    Test number
    346648964246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,464 miles (+14,052)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    110,464 miles
    Test number
    439979268236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,412 miles (+13,940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    96,412 miles
    Test number
    647498773687
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass82,472 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    82,472 miles
    Test number
    448493067513
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail82,471 miles (+20,196)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,471 miles
    Test number
    486620142797
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass62,275 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,275 miles
    Test number
    525530249232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread devoid (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Fail62,275 miles (+21,771)2 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,275 miles
    Test number
    860236509331
    • DangerousBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread devoid (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass40,504 miles (+22,107)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,504 miles
    Test number
    867978473986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,397 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    18,397 miles
    Test number
    546256964265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    16,255 miles
    Test number
    307715254066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 UAL

Does S17 UAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 UAL is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 UAL?
The MOT on S17 UAL is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 UAL done?
S17 UAL was recorded at 136,715 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 9,678 miles a year.
Has S17 UAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 UAL has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S17 UAL 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 UAL find?
S17 UAL passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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