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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,995 cc

V17 OROMOT history

V17 ORO is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2011. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 120,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2025.

V17 ORO silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2026
Mileage
120,606 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V17 ORO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V17 ORO was last recorded at 120,606 miles on 26 Jul 2025, 1,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,552 miles · 8 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1,054 miles
Average per year
8,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,606 miles
  • 2024 – 119,552 miles
  • 2023 – 107,022 miles
  • 2022 – 95,461 miles
  • 2021 – 95,444 miles
  • 2020 – 95,218 miles
  • 2019 – 91,571 miles
  • 2018 – 85,212 miles
  • 2017 – 76,680 miles
  • 2016 – 58,154 miles
  • 2015 – 39,922 miles
  • 2014 – 24,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,606 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight play in shock top mount

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.

  • Engine cover fitted covering items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Under tray fitted covering items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,606 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    120,606 miles
    Test number
    104605768214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight play in shock top mount
  2. Fail120,592 miles (+1,040)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,592 miles
    Test number
    723361161817
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass119,552 miles (+12,530)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    119,552 miles
    Test number
    240264307583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,022 miles (+11,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    107,022 miles
    Test number
    349624129903
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass95,461 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    95,461 miles
    Test number
    596477356136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,444 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,444 miles
    Test number
    471336731494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,218 miles (+3,647)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    95,218 miles
    Test number
    171695739787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,571 miles (+6,359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    91,571 miles
    Test number
    337068945984
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel noisy on rotation
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just met legal requirements
  9. Pass85,212 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,212 miles
    Test number
    310414708929
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted covering items
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted covering items
  10. Fail85,212 miles (+8,532)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,212 miles
    Test number
    839964696590
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted covering items
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted covering items
  11. Pass76,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,680 miles
    Test number
    611277681452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,680 miles (+18,526)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,680 miles
    Test number
    936808610917
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass58,154 miles (+18,232)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    58,154 miles
    Test number
    103945323680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,922 miles (+15,747)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    39,922 miles
    Test number
    394461832165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,175 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    24,175 miles
    Test number
    359981944471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    23,964 miles
    Test number
    346655784176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V17 ORO

Does V17 ORO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V17 ORO expired on 25 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V17 ORO?
The MOT on V17 ORO expired on 25 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V17 ORO done?
V17 ORO was recorded at 120,606 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2025, an average of 8,737 miles a year.
Has V17 ORO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V17 ORO has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V17 ORO 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 ORO find?
V17 ORO passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear slight play in shock top mount.

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