No, M917 ESU is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for M917 ESU?

The MOT for M917 ESU is valid and due for renewal on or before 1 March 2012.

What is the recorded mileage of M917 ESU?

The recorded mileage for M917 ESU is 171,591 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is M917 ESU ULEZ compliant?

No, M917 ESU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does M917 ESU have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, M917 ESU is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

Outstanding Recall

1995 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · M917 ESU

M917 ESU

1995 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1995. Recorded mileage 171,591 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1995 · Manchester
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Valid until 01/03/2012
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 171,591 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 01/03/2012

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 171,591 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1995
Engine: 1796cc

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M917 ESU Key Findings

12 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT failed on 27/02/2012
171,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
6 historical MOT failures
8 defects noted at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

✗ Outstanding recall notice

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M917 ESU Mileage History

27/02/2006131,145 mi
01/03/2006131,147 mi+2 mi
27/02/2007136,047 mi+4,900 mi
28/02/2007136,076 mi+29 mi
19/02/2008141,489 mi+5,413 mi
19/02/2008141,489 mi
26/02/2009149,223 mi+7,734 mi
26/02/2009149,245 mi+22 mi
24/02/2010156,727 mi+7,482 mi
25/02/2011164,186 mi+7,459 mi
25/02/2011164,204 mi+18 mi
27/02/2012171,591 mi+7,387 mi

Average of roughly 6,743 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

M917 ESU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 16:23

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 3 Series (M917 ESU) between February 2006 and February 2012.

The record contains 6 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 27 February 2012 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountin”.

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