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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S17 VJBMOT history

S17 VJB is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2024 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 107,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2022.

S17 VJB red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jan 2024
Mileage
107,071 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2022
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 VJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 VJB was last recorded at 107,071 miles on 21 Dec 2022, 15,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,980 miles · 5 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
15,091 miles
Average per year
13,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 107,071 miles
  • 2020 – 78,600 miles
  • 2019 – 65,195 miles
  • 2018 – 28,470 miles
  • 2017 – 11,959 miles
  • 2016 – 9,998 miles
  • 2015 – 7,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,071 miles
  • AdvisoryCovers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Plastic covers fitted

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 27 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,071 miles (+15,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,071 miles
    Test number
    138953075322
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  2. Pass91,980 miles (+13,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,980 miles
    Test number
    261642259865
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  3. Pass78,600 miles (+13,405)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,600 miles
    Test number
    211184343427
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted
  4. Pass65,195 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,195 miles
    Test number
    865103716564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted
  5. Fail65,182 miles (+14,812)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,182 miles
    Test number
    494072399100
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted
  6. Pass50,370 miles (+21,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    50,370 miles
    Test number
    977546172561
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted
  7. Pass28,470 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    28,470 miles
    Test number
    235225659317
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted
  8. Fail28,441 miles (+16,482)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,441 miles
    Test number
    735860253524
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted
  9. Pass11,959 miles (+1,961)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    11,959 miles
    Test number
    398349512468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass9,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    9,998 miles
    Test number
    449226098790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail9,998 miles (+2,564)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,998 miles
    Test number
    811783676753
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  12. Pass7,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    7,434 miles
    Test number
    609867545101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 VJB

Does S17 VJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S17 VJB expired on 8 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S17 VJB?
The MOT on S17 VJB expired on 8 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S17 VJB done?
S17 VJB was recorded at 107,071 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2022, an average of 13,162 miles a year.
Has S17 VJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 VJB has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on S17 VJB 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 VJB find?
S17 VJB passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2022 with 1 advisory: covers fitted.

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