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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

X17 EPAMOT history

X17 EPA is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 138,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

X17 EPA red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
138,629 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X17 EPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
26 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X17 EPA was last recorded at 138,629 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 5,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,175 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,454 miles
Average per year
7,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,629 miles
  • 2025 – 133,175 miles
  • 2024 – 128,989 miles
  • 2022 – 125,102 miles
  • 2021 – 116,699 miles
  • 2020 – 100,637 miles
  • 2019 – 89,329 miles
  • 2018 – 85,773 miles
  • 2017 – 80,230 miles
  • 2015 – 65,713 miles
  • 2014 – 57,429 miles
  • 2013 – 49,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,629 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear diff leak

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,629 miles (+5,454)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    138,629 miles
    Test number
    422798944650
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leak
  2. Pass133,175 miles (+4,186)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    133,175 miles
    Test number
    314025911123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass128,989 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    128,989 miles
    Test number
    999573059268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deuterating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated rear handbrake high (1.1.6 (d))
  4. Fail128,972 miles (+3,870)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,972 miles
    Test number
    289201627218
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass125,102 miles (+8,403)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    125,102 miles
    Test number
    778633596253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,699 miles (+16,062)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    116,699 miles
    Test number
    855902293614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,637 miles (+11,308)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    100,637 miles
    Test number
    901997334575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,329 miles (+3,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,329 miles
    Test number
    785743902195
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass85,773 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,773 miles
    Test number
    773684459012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play rear top arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor face evident (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail85,773 miles (+5,543)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,773 miles
    Test number
    292942159649
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play rear top arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor face evident (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass80,230 miles (+14,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,230 miles
    Test number
    601404155860
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside vehicle & sills
  12. Pass65,713 miles (+8,284)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    65,713 miles
    Test number
    410136265334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass57,429 miles (+7,970)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    57,429 miles
    Test number
    237875764391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    49,459 miles
    Test number
    545968343353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,459 miles (+7,759)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,459 miles
    Test number
    416917843438
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass41,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,700 miles
    Test number
    838765023020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X17 EPA

Does X17 EPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X17 EPA is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X17 EPA?
The MOT on X17 EPA is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X17 EPA done?
X17 EPA was recorded at 138,629 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 7,485 miles a year.
Has X17 EPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X17 EPA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on X17 EPA 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 X17 EPA find?
X17 EPA passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear diff leak.

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