BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
V17 GRFMOT history
V17 GRF is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 188,798 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 188,798 mi
- At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,548 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V17 GRF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 3 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V17 GRF was last recorded at 188,798 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 3,265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 185,533 miles · 6 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,265 miles
- Average per year
- 11,548 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 188,798 miles
- 2024 – 185,533 miles
- 2023 – 181,565 miles
- 2022 – 176,171 miles
- 2021 – 169,985 miles
- 2020 – 164,124 miles
- 2019 – 155,541 miles
- 2018 – 148,785 miles
- 2017 – 139,724 miles
- 2016 – 136,294 miles
- 2015 – 114,418 miles
- 2014 – 86,219 miles
- 2013 – 66,128 miles
- 2012 – 41,533 miles
- 2011 – 17,357 miles
- 2010 – 15,956 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass188,798 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak
Failure2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
20 tests since 22 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,798 miles (+3,265)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 188,798 miles
- Test number
- 776823108178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass185,533 miles (+3,968)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 185,533 miles
- Test number
- 310223787771
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass181,565 miles (+5,394)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 181,565 miles
- Test number
- 685748057200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,171 miles (+6,186)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 176,171 miles
- Test number
- 655908734232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,985 miles (+5,861)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 169,985 miles
- Test number
- 787600624888
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass164,124 miles (+8,583)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 164,124 miles
- Test number
- 400545183859
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,541 miles (+6,756)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 155,541 miles
- Test number
- 677182017379
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Pass148,785 miles (+9,061)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2019
- Odometer
- 148,785 miles
- Test number
- 872338375189
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass139,724 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2018
- Odometer
- 139,724 miles
- Test number
- 519664506792
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front hid headlight washer stuck in open position -----still operates
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail139,723 miles (+58)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,723 miles
- Test number
- 134584665646
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front hid headlight washer stuck in open position -----still operates
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail139,665 miles (+3,371)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,665 miles
- Test number
- 637602364384
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass136,294 miles (+100)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 136,294 miles
- Test number
- 807834984955
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail136,194 miles (+21,776)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,194 miles
- Test number
- 879715938117
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass114,418 miles (+301)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 114,418 miles
- Test number
- 248151095148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,117 miles (+27,898)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,117 miles
- Test number
- 888878985173
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass86,219 miles (+20,091)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 86,219 miles
- Test number
- 737417154193
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/r tyres cut inside edge
Pass66,128 miles (+24,595)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 66,128 miles
- Test number
- 536324783117
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,533 miles (+24,176)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 41,533 miles
- Test number
- 547704472189
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteSlight rear brake imbalance evident
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass17,357 miles (+1,401)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 17,357 miles
- Test number
- 918700161122
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCentre stop light not working
Pass15,956 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 15,956 miles
- Test number
- 562366950370
- AdvisoryInner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about V17 GRF
- Does V17 GRF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V17 GRF is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V17 GRF?
- The MOT on V17 GRF is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V17 GRF done?
- V17 GRF was recorded at 188,798 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 11,548 miles a year.
- Has V17 GRF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V17 GRF has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2017.
- Has the mileage on V17 GRF 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 GRF find?
- V17 GRF passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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