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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K31 BLXMOT history

K31 BLX is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 109,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
109,075 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 BLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 BLX was last recorded at 109,075 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 6,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
102,925 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,150 miles
Average per year
6,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,075 miles
  • 2025 – 102,925 miles
  • 2024 – 95,833 miles
  • 2023 – 87,316 miles
  • 2022 – 78,568 miles
  • 2021 – 68,693 miles
  • 2020 – 66,147 miles
  • 2019 – 58,697 miles
  • 2018 – 53,195 miles
  • 2017 – 46,621 miles
  • 2016 – 40,903 miles
  • 2015 – 37,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,075 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,075 miles (+6,150)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    109,075 miles
    Test number
    442993610541
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  2. Pass102,925 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    102,925 miles
    Test number
    691463277733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail102,925 miles (+7,092)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,925 miles
    Test number
    543565098793
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass95,833 miles (+8,517)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    95,833 miles
    Test number
    810794219232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,316 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,316 miles
    Test number
    695182481444
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail87,316 miles (+8,748)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,316 miles
    Test number
    643149111602
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass78,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,568 miles
    Test number
    761249191727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,568 miles (+9,875)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,568 miles
    Test number
    171120215464
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass68,693 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    68,693 miles
    Test number
    390780581924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,292 miles (+2,145)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    68,292 miles
    Test number
    403242791547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,147 miles (+7,450)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,147 miles
    Test number
    419702341559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,697 miles (+5,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    58,697 miles
    Test number
    627772596928
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass53,195 miles (+6,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,195 miles
    Test number
    914720853634
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass46,621 miles (+5,718)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    46,621 miles
    Test number
    292109568017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,903 miles (+3,711)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    40,903 miles
    Test number
    476572075320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,192 miles
    Test number
    408026375199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K31 BLX

Does K31 BLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 BLX is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K31 BLX?
The MOT on K31 BLX is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K31 BLX done?
K31 BLX was recorded at 109,075 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 6,445 miles a year.
Has K31 BLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 BLX has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on K31 BLX 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 K31 BLX find?
K31 BLX passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 2 more.

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