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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

Y17 SOLMOT history

Y17 SOL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 119,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

Y17 SOL silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
119,894 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 SOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 SOL was last recorded at 119,894 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 9,293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,601 miles · 20 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,293 miles
Average per year
4,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,894 miles
  • 2025 – 110,601 miles
  • 2024 – 104,818 miles
  • 2023 – 103,689 miles
  • 2021 – 100,381 miles
  • 2020 – 97,437 miles
  • 2019 – 90,211 miles
  • 2018 – 82,275 miles
  • 2017 – 75,604 miles
  • 2016 – 72,789 miles
  • 2015 – 69,507 miles
  • 2014 – 65,883 miles
  • 2013 – 61,399 miles
  • 2012 – 55,482 miles
  • 2011 – 48,851 miles
  • 2010 – 42,458 miles
  • 2009 – 37,383 miles
  • 2008 – 33,546 miles
  • 2007 – 30,094 miles
  • 2006 – 25,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,894 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,894 miles (+9,293)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    119,894 miles
    Test number
    266702225037
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,601 miles (+5,783)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,601 miles
    Test number
    180697199839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,818 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    104,818 miles
    Test number
    564391714721
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust sleeve/clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail104,815 miles (+1,126)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,815 miles
    Test number
    761083091353
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust sleeve/clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass103,689 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    103,689 miles
    Test number
    869997499422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail103,687 miles (+3,306)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,687 miles
    Test number
    494221686501
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass100,381 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    100,381 miles
    Test number
    358795721801
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail100,379 miles (+2,942)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,379 miles
    Test number
    161193159299
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass97,437 miles (+7,226)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    97,437 miles
    Test number
    358678752717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,211 miles (+7,936)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,211 miles
    Test number
    670029482051
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass82,275 miles (+6,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,275 miles
    Test number
    247868204887
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass75,604 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,604 miles
    Test number
    321551991486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail75,604 miles (+2,815)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,604 miles
    Test number
    877314470380
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass72,789 miles (+3,282)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,789 miles
    Test number
    160395610120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,507 miles (+3,624)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,507 miles
    Test number
    948522735135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,883 miles (+4,484)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,883 miles
    Test number
    757244214125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,399 miles (+5,917)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    61,399 miles
    Test number
    477184973260
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFuel filler cap seal perishing

  18. Pass55,482 miles (+102)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    55,482 miles
    Test number
    796750472285
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Fail55,380 miles (+6,529)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,380 miles
    Test number
    338604662420
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass48,851 miles (+6,393)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,851 miles
    Test number
    339553361497
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • Note* oil level on minimum *
    • NoteFuel filler cap seal starting to perish

  21. Pass42,458 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,458 miles
    Test number
    941053750202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,457 miles (+5,074)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,457 miles
    Test number
    712672450219
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  23. Pass37,383 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,383 miles
    Test number
    312310969204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear seat belt not checked fully due to child seat

  24. Fail37,381 miles (+3,835)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,381 miles
    Test number
    753600469279
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear seat belt not checked fully due to child seat

  25. Pass33,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,546 miles
    Test number
    433722768219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail33,546 miles (+3,452)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,546 miles
    Test number
    163432868245
    • FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • FailureRear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

  27. Pass30,094 miles (+4,768)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,094 miles
    Test number
    881361467253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,326 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,326 miles
    Test number
    374048846495
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing outer edges

Questions about Y17 SOL

Does Y17 SOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 SOL is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y17 SOL?
The MOT on Y17 SOL is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 SOL done?
Y17 SOL was recorded at 119,894 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 4,714 miles a year.
Has Y17 SOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 SOL has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y17 SOL 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 Y17 SOL find?
Y17 SOL passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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