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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T717 DLOMOT history

T717 DLO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 82,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
82,806 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T717 DLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T717 DLO was last recorded at 82,806 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Mar 2011: 51,274 miles, lower than 68,513 miles on 21 Apr 2010.

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
82,776 miles · 24 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
1,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,806 miles
  • 2025 – 81,792 miles
  • 2024 – 80,706 miles
  • 2023 – 78,657 miles
  • 2022 – 77,477 miles
  • 2021 – 76,457 miles
  • 2020 – 75,328 miles
  • 2019 – 73,311 miles
  • 2018 – 71,467 miles
  • 2017 – 68,965 miles
  • 2016 – 65,926 miles
  • 2015 – 63,142 miles
  • 2014 – 60,307 miles
  • 2013 – 57,032 miles
  • 2012 – 54,133 miles
  • 2011 – 51,274 miles
  • 2010 – 68,513 miles
  • 2009 – 66,567 miles
  • 2008 – 61,941 miles
  • 2007 – 58,225 miles
  • 2006 – 53,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,806 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,806 miles (+30)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    82,806 miles
    Test number
    218066720202
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail82,776 miles (+984)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,776 miles
    Test number
    100074595236
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass81,792 miles (+1,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    81,792 miles
    Test number
    949105161381
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass80,706 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,706 miles
    Test number
    589534208358
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail80,700 miles (+2,043)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,700 miles
    Test number
    334976581972
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass78,657 miles (+1,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    78,657 miles
    Test number
    346166250469
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,477 miles (+1,020)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,477 miles
    Test number
    667956851120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,457 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,457 miles
    Test number
    551302264321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail76,447 miles (+1,119)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,447 miles
    Test number
    886135479148
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass75,328 miles (+2,017)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,328 miles
    Test number
    443152609581
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside slight play inner track rod ball joint
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass73,311 miles (+1,844)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,311 miles
    Test number
    420764670617
    • Advisory2X brake pipes corroded n/s/r
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass71,467 miles (+2,502)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,467 miles
    Test number
    238907778485
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass68,965 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    68,965 miles
    Test number
    845545915411
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail68,963 miles (+3,037)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,963 miles
    Test number
    899379797233
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass65,926 miles (+2,784)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,926 miles
    Test number
    614806097986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass63,142 miles (+2,835)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,142 miles
    Test number
    448705485038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass60,307 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,307 miles
    Test number
    927621704150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail60,305 miles (+3,273)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,305 miles
    Test number
    376181704155
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass57,032 miles (+2,899)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,032 miles
    Test number
    709601803107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,133 miles (+2,859)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,133 miles
    Test number
    429892202143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,274 miles (-17,239)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,274 miles
    Test number
    368247681078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,513 miles (+1,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    68,513 miles
    Test number
    222831410465
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass66,567 miles (+4,626)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    66,567 miles
    Test number
    102070499156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,941 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    61,941 miles
    Test number
    454279298110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail61,920 miles (+3,695)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,920 miles
    Test number
    632523198164
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass58,225 miles (+4,712)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    58,225 miles
    Test number
    252244997121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    53,513 miles
    Test number
    351255996104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T717 DLO

Does T717 DLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T717 DLO is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T717 DLO?
The MOT on T717 DLO is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T717 DLO done?
T717 DLO was recorded at 82,806 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 1,455 miles a year.
Has T717 DLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T717 DLO has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T717 DLO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T717 DLO find?
T717 DLO passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear position lamp incorrect colour; offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 5 more.

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