BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc
V17 FEBMOT history
V17 FEB is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 88,077 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 88,077 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jul 2022
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,432 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V17 FEB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jul 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
V17 FEB was last recorded at 88,077 miles on 27 Jul 2022, 1,217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 86,860 miles · 7 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,217 miles
- Average per year
- 5,432 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 88,077 miles
- 2021 – 86,860 miles
- 2020 – 85,324 miles
- 2019 – 84,111 miles
- 2018 – 82,765 miles
- 2017 – 79,963 miles
- 2016 – 78,162 miles
- 2015 – 76,872 miles
- 2014 – 68,815 miles
- 2012 – 45,254 miles
- 2011 – 35,508 miles
- 2010 – 27,243 miles
- 2009 – 17,997 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,077 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear 2off
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
22 tests since 1 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,077 miles (+1,217)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 88,077 miles
- Test number
- 677090461626
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,860 miles (+1,536)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 86,860 miles
- Test number
- 421265551010
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,324 miles (+1,213)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 85,324 miles
- Test number
- 858388097136
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear 2off (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass84,111 miles (+64)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 84,111 miles
- Test number
- 803243879561
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear 2off (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail84,047 miles (+1,282)2 dangerous9 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,047 miles
- Test number
- 315831143629
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEmissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryN/s/f suspension arm has play
- AdvisoryOil leaking
- AdvisoryTyre pressure light on
Pass82,765 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 82,765 miles
- Test number
- 538607197750
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses cloudy, battery weak
- AdvisoryO/s/f suspension arm ball joint has play, o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
- AdvisorySmoke during acceleration but not excessive, emissions just met
Fail82,716 miles (+2,753)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,716 miles
- Test number
- 921822995582
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass79,963 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 79,963 miles
- Test number
- 556101836850
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail79,960 miles (+1,798)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,960 miles
- Test number
- 497629018305
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass78,162 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 78,162 miles
- Test number
- 475969661038
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail78,162 miles (+1)3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,162 miles
- Test number
- 909448207759
- Repaired at testHeadlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail78,161 miles (+1,289)9 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,161 miles
- Test number
- 321203959695
- FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureFront front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end loose lock nut (2.2.B.1d)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front vehicle structure damaged but not affecting braking or steering
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass76,872 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2016
- Odometer
- 76,872 miles
- Test number
- 135254935166
- NoteNSF Bumber and wheel arch liners slightly insecure/damaged
- NoteOSR Tyre cut in traed, no cords visable
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail76,872 miles (+8,057)6 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,872 miles
- Test number
- 185532935122
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- NoteNSF Bumber and wheel arch liners slightly insecure/damaged
- NoteNSF Tyre has various small cuts, no cords visable
- NoteOSR Tyre cut in traed, no cords visable
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass68,815 miles (+2,221)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 68,815 miles
- Test number
- 149527594439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,594 miles (+21,340)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 66,594 miles
- Test number
- 715944624011
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,254 miles (+1,744)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 45,254 miles
- Test number
- 617414462364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,510 miles (+8,002)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 43,510 miles
- Test number
- 848697472210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,508 miles (+8,265)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 35,508 miles
- Test number
- 695208271248
- NoteBrake pad warning light on
Pass27,243 miles (+9,246)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 27,243 miles
- Test number
- 661794870299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,997 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 17,997 miles
- Test number
- 343698079207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,994 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 17,994 miles
- Test number
- 482374749275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V17 FEB
- Does V17 FEB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V17 FEB expired on 18 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V17 FEB?
- The MOT on V17 FEB expired on 18 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V17 FEB done?
- V17 FEB was recorded at 88,077 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2022, an average of 5,432 miles a year.
- Has V17 FEB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V17 FEB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2019.
- Has the mileage on V17 FEB 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 V17 FEB find?
- V17 FEB passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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