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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

V17 RKKMOT history

V17 RKK is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 17 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2023.

V17 RKK black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2024
Mileage
125,960 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2023
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V17 RKK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V17 RKK was last recorded at 125,960 miles on 9 Sept 2023, 852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Mar 2007: 31,001 miles, lower than 38,006 miles on 25 Jul 2006.

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
125,108 miles · 6 May 2020
Between the last two tests
852 miles
Average per year
5,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 125,960 miles
  • 2020 – 125,108 miles
  • 2019 – 122,725 miles
  • 2018 – 119,341 miles
  • 2017 – 106,657 miles
  • 2015 – 104,360 miles
  • 2014 – 98,740 miles
  • 2013 – 92,118 miles
  • 2012 – 83,025 miles
  • 2011 – 67,219 miles
  • 2010 – 53,509 miles
  • 2009 – 50,589 miles
  • 2008 – 43,723 miles
  • 2007 – 37,928 miles
  • 2006 – 38,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,960 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,960 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    125,960 miles
    Test number
    208796819077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,108 miles (+2,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    125,108 miles
    Test number
    193635788176
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass122,725 miles (+3,384)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    122,725 miles
    Test number
    264989309695
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass119,341 miles (+12,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    119,341 miles
    Test number
    852085232991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  5. Pass106,657 miles (+2,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    106,657 miles
    Test number
    189914851077
    • 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)

  6. Pass104,360 miles (+5,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    104,360 miles
    Test number
    759469155005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass98,740 miles (+6,622)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    98,740 miles
    Test number
    266942674044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,118 miles (+9,093)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    92,118 miles
    Test number
    359703153099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,025 miles (+15,806)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    83,025 miles
    Test number
    748372872099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,219 miles (+13,710)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,219 miles
    Test number
    705944371080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,509 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,509 miles
    Test number
    184655970072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  12. Fail53,509 miles (+2,920)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,509 miles
    Test number
    651694670017
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass50,589 miles (+6,866)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    50,589 miles
    Test number
    410714149432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,723 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    43,723 miles
    Test number
    310030348389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail43,723 miles (+5,795)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,723 miles
    Test number
    433190648459
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass37,928 miles (+6,927)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    37,928 miles
    Test number
    972516647360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,001 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,001 miles
    Test number
    114488287070
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Fail31,001 miles (-7,005)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,001 miles
    Test number
    572468787099
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass38,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    38,006 miles
    Test number
    693296206258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V17 RKK

Does V17 RKK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V17 RKK expired on 8 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V17 RKK?
The MOT on V17 RKK expired on 8 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V17 RKK done?
V17 RKK was recorded at 125,960 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2023, an average of 5,136 miles a year.
Has V17 RKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V17 RKK has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2010.
Has the mileage on V17 RKK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V17 RKK find?
V17 RKK passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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