BMW 3 Series
Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
V17 BUTMOT history
V17 BUT is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 123,206 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 May 2027
- Mileage
- 123,206 mi
- At MOT on 12 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,427 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V17 BUT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 7 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V17 BUT was last recorded at 123,206 miles on 12 May 2026, 8,529 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 Jun 2023: 102,374 miles, lower than 106,361 miles on 29 Jun 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 114,677 miles · 8 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,529 miles
- Average per year
- 8,427 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,206 miles
- 2025 – 114,677 miles
- 2024 – 105,837 miles
- 2023 – 102,374 miles
- 2022 – 91,570 miles
- 2021 – 86,698 miles
- 2020 – 78,144 miles
- 2019 – 69,174 miles
- 2018 – 60,319 miles
- 2017 – 50,179 miles
- 2016 – 41,519 miles
- 2015 – 32,354 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,206 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight play in offside inner rack joint
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 Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Slight play to offside front inner steering tie rod end
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
16 tests since 31 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,206 miles (+8,529)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2027
- Odometer
- 123,206 miles
- Test number
- 386725519882
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight play in offside inner rack joint
Pass114,677 miles (+120)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2026
- Odometer
- 114,677 miles
- Test number
- 787994206901
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,557 miles (+8,720)1 dangerous7 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,557 miles
- Test number
- 497043567470
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/30R20 XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35R20 XL 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,837 miles (+3,463)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2025
- Odometer
- 105,837 miles
- Test number
- 471459575201
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre 3mm tread
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre 3mm tread
Pass102,374 miles (-3,987)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 102,374 miles
- Test number
- 464168466397
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail106,361 miles (+14,791)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,361 miles
- Test number
- 998504499296
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,570 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 91,570 miles
- Test number
- 949822912181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,570 miles (+4,872)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,570 miles
- Test number
- 519156126600
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass86,698 miles (+8,554)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 86,698 miles
- Test number
- 445007661683
- AdvisorySlight play to offside front inner steering tie rod end
Pass78,144 miles (+8,970)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 78,144 miles
- Test number
- 211478402274
- AdvisorySlight play to offside front inner steering tie rod end
Pass69,174 miles (+8,855)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 69,174 miles
- Test number
- 657957774188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,319 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 60,319 miles
- Test number
- 994823911628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,319 miles (+10,140)3 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,319 miles
- Test number
- 512425870042
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 94V RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 94V RFT (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass50,179 miles (+8,660)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 50,179 miles
- Test number
- 815138545871
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items
- AdvisoryO/s/f brake pads getting low
Pass41,519 miles (+9,165)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 41,519 miles
- Test number
- 645724346302
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass32,354 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 32,354 miles
- Test number
- 658732515231
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about V17 BUT
- Does V17 BUT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V17 BUT is valid until 11 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V17 BUT?
- The MOT on V17 BUT is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V17 BUT done?
- V17 BUT was recorded at 123,206 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 8,427 miles a year.
- Has V17 BUT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V17 BUT has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on V17 BUT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jun 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V17 BUT find?
- V17 BUT passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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