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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

EKW 31MOT history

EKW 31 is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 71,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

EKW 31 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 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
71,598 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EKW 31
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

EKW 31 was last recorded at 71,598 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,748 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
850 miles
Average per year
2,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,598 miles
  • 2025 – 70,748 miles
  • 2024 – 69,561 miles
  • 2023 – 68,441 miles
  • 2022 – 67,462 miles
  • 2021 – 66,239 miles
  • 2020 – 65,409 miles
  • 2019 – 64,445 miles
  • 2018 – 63,117 miles
  • 2017 – 61,059 miles
  • 2016 – 59,679 miles
  • 2015 – 57,233 miles
  • 2014 – 54,948 miles
  • 2013 – 51,823 miles
  • 2012 – 49,141 miles
  • 2011 – 46,790 miles
  • 2010 – 43,673 miles
  • 2009 – 40,279 miles
  • 2008 – 36,823 miles
  • 2007 – 34,242 miles
  • 2006 – 30,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,598 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    71,598 miles
    Test number
    485018809065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail71,598 miles (+850)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,598 miles
    Test number
    908560308696
    • Repaired at testRear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear indicators showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass70,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    70,748 miles
    Test number
    683542443526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail70,748 miles (+1,187)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,748 miles
    Test number
    254129204324
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass69,561 miles (+1,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    69,561 miles
    Test number
    338297370688
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe close to offside rear brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass68,441 miles (+979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,441 miles
    Test number
    402094519471
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass67,462 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    67,462 miles
    Test number
    776422925932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,239 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    66,239 miles
    Test number
    370292003785
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail66,236 miles (+827)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,236 miles
    Test number
    125043630325
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass65,409 miles (+964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    65,409 miles
    Test number
    440127589675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass64,445 miles (+1,328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    64,445 miles
    Test number
    636871519446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass63,117 miles (+2,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,117 miles
    Test number
    157446891663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass61,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,059 miles
    Test number
    713043290704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,059 miles (+1,380)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,059 miles
    Test number
    545690351633
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  15. Pass59,679 miles (+2,446)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,679 miles
    Test number
    586881333508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,233 miles (+2,285)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,233 miles
    Test number
    495863185197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass54,948 miles (+3,125)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,948 miles
    Test number
    707059264129
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner sidewall cracking & slight bulge in outer sidewall

  18. Pass51,823 miles (+2,682)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,823 miles
    Test number
    307248773173
    • NoteSlight cut in inner sidewall offside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight cut in inside sidewall offside front tyre

  19. Pass49,141 miles (+2,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,141 miles
    Test number
    555734882122
    • 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)

  20. Pass46,790 miles (+3,117)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    46,790 miles
    Test number
    237195471436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,673 miles
    Test number
    743256470150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,673 miles (+3,394)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,673 miles
    Test number
    922316170164
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass40,279 miles (+3,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,279 miles
    Test number
    200732189172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass36,823 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    36,823 miles
    Test number
    542592688162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail36,823 miles (+2,581)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,823 miles
    Test number
    582802188150
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass34,242 miles (+4,144)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    34,242 miles
    Test number
    444580987133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    30,098 miles
    Test number
    444494186181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about EKW 31

What vehicle is registration EKW 31 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EKW 31 on a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jan 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does EKW 31 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on EKW 31 is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on EKW 31?
The MOT on EKW 31 is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has EKW 31 done?
EKW 31 was recorded at 71,598 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 2,050 miles a year.
Has EKW 31 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EKW 31 has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on EKW 31 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 EKW 31 find?
EKW 31 passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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