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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

S17 WMDMOT history

S17 WMD is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 89,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

S17 WMD black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2026
Mileage
89,243 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 WMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S17 WMD was last recorded at 89,243 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 1,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,119 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,124 miles
Average per year
5,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,243 miles
  • 2025 – 88,119 miles
  • 2024 – 87,026 miles
  • 2023 – 85,585 miles
  • 2022 – 83,270 miles
  • 2021 – 80,675 miles
  • 2020 – 76,134 miles
  • 2019 – 72,327 miles
  • 2018 – 59,033 miles
  • 2017 – 46,982 miles
  • 2016 – 44,492 miles
  • 2015 – 35,758 miles
  • 2014 – 28,050 miles
  • 2013 – 18,983 miles
  • 2012 – 13,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail89,243 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/35 r19 88y rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail89,243 miles (+1,124)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,243 miles
    Test number
    698941263879
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/35 r19 88y rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass88,119 miles (+1,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    88,119 miles
    Test number
    564981374526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall damaged 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass87,026 miles (+1,441)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    87,026 miles
    Test number
    312168422067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,585 miles (+2,315)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,585 miles
    Test number
    380220087136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,270 miles (+2,595)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,270 miles
    Test number
    734954947547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,675 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,675 miles
    Test number
    313980443878
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail80,670 miles (+4,536)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,670 miles
    Test number
    297335519062
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass76,134 miles (+3,807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,134 miles
    Test number
    451995307616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass72,327 miles (+125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,327 miles
    Test number
    471354391281
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail72,202 miles (+13,169)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,202 miles
    Test number
    618570991295
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass59,033 miles (+12,051)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,033 miles
    Test number
    426768183197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,982 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    46,982 miles
    Test number
    240887899106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,970 miles (+2,478)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,970 miles
    Test number
    270396406502
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre inner edge worn
  14. Pass44,492 miles (+8,734)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,492 miles
    Test number
    393131812744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,758 miles (+7,708)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    35,758 miles
    Test number
    101912418355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,050 miles (+9,067)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    28,050 miles
    Test number
    778445664214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,983 miles (+5,330)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    18,983 miles
    Test number
    877243553213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,653 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    13,653 miles
    Test number
    576789762223
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about S17 WMD

Does S17 WMD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S17 WMD expired on 25 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S17 WMD?
The MOT on S17 WMD expired on 25 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S17 WMD done?
S17 WMD was recorded at 89,243 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 5,371 miles a year.
Has S17 WMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 WMD has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S17 WMD 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 WMD find?
S17 WMD failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 1 major defect and 1 advisory: nearside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/35 r19 88y rft; nearside rear road wheel fractured; headlamp cleaning device for led or hid headlamp inoperative, and 1 more.

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