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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2010 · 1,995 cc

X17 PLSMOT history

X17 PLS is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 78,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

X17 PLS green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
78,557 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X17 PLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
20 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X17 PLS was last recorded at 78,557 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,534 miles · 3 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
4,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,557 miles
  • 2024 – 72,255 miles
  • 2023 – 67,693 miles
  • 2022 – 61,929 miles
  • 2021 – 57,066 miles
  • 2020 – 55,458 miles
  • 2019 – 52,979 miles
  • 2018 – 48,262 miles
  • 2017 – 44,060 miles
  • 2016 – 38,638 miles
  • 2015 – 33,308 miles
  • 2014 – 27,629 miles
  • 2013 – 19,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,557 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,557 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    78,557 miles
    Test number
    680684835738
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail78,534 miles (+6,279)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,534 miles
    Test number
    695849849293
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass72,255 miles (+4,562)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    72,255 miles
    Test number
    288511626605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,693 miles (+5,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    67,693 miles
    Test number
    392017101507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass61,929 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    61,929 miles
    Test number
    417754202585
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail61,929 miles (+4,863)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,929 miles
    Test number
    238595732316
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass57,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    57,066 miles
    Test number
    894431968260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,066 miles (+1,608)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,066 miles
    Test number
    254121311381
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass55,458 miles (+2,479)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    55,458 miles
    Test number
    245362692845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,979 miles (+4,717)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,979 miles
    Test number
    635524151095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,262 miles (+4,202)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,262 miles
    Test number
    802881835346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,060 miles (+5,422)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    44,060 miles
    Test number
    860947423023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
  13. Pass38,638 miles (+5,330)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,638 miles
    Test number
    999989949508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,308 miles (+5,679)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    33,308 miles
    Test number
    379107985162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,629 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    27,629 miles
    Test number
    449003184162
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Fail27,629 miles (+8,237)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,629 miles
    Test number
    798223784127
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass19,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    19,392 miles
    Test number
    977467993159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail19,392 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,392 miles
    Test number
    857146493111
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X17 PLS

Does X17 PLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X17 PLS is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X17 PLS?
The MOT on X17 PLS is valid until 5 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 PLS done?
X17 PLS was recorded at 78,557 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 4,741 miles a year.
Has X17 PLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X17 PLS has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X17 PLS 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 PLS find?
X17 PLS passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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