
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
Pass72,255 miles (+4,562)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 72,255 miles
- Test number
- 288511626605
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass57,066 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 57,066 miles
- Test number
- 894431968260
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass55,458 miles (+2,479)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 55,458 miles
- Test number
- 245362692845
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,979 miles (+4,717)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 52,979 miles
- Test number
- 635524151095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,262 miles (+4,202)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 48,262 miles
- Test number
- 802881835346
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass38,638 miles (+5,330)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 38,638 miles
- Test number
- 999989949508
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,308 miles (+5,679)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 33,308 miles
- Test number
- 379107985162
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass19,392 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 19,392 miles
- Test number
- 977467993159
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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