BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 2,494 cc
K31 CRDMOT history
K31 CRD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Nov 1992. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 144,374 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 144,374 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,647 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K31 CRD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 5 Nov 1992
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K31 CRD was last recorded at 144,374 miles on 28 Aug 2025, 534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2017.
- Previous MOT
- 143,840 miles · 29 Dec 2017
- Between the last two tests
- 534 miles
- Average per year
- 1,647 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 144,374 miles
- 2017 – 143,840 miles
- 2016 – 138,511 miles
- 2015 – 138,385 miles
- 2014 – 138,366 miles
- 2012 – 133,721 miles
- 2011 – 129,876 miles
- 2010 – 125,327 miles
- 2009 – 115,249 miles
- 2007 – 114,305 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass144,374 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
14 tests since 26 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,374 miles (+534)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 144,374 miles
- Test number
- 469603112750
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
Pass143,840 miles (+5,329)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 143,840 miles
- Test number
- 882494596142
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass138,511 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 138,511 miles
- Test number
- 469188037732
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail138,505 miles (+120)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,505 miles
- Test number
- 577319866372
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)
Pass138,385 miles (+19)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 138,385 miles
- Test number
- 875784665101
- AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteO/s/r tyre inner edge wearing
Pass138,366 miles8 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2015
- Odometer
- 138,366 miles
- Test number
- 269062344435
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNear side front tyre slight cracking & worn inner & outer edges
- NoteNear side rear tyre slight worn inner edge
- NoteOff side rear tyre slight worn inner edge
Fail138,366 miles (+5)1 failure8 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,366 miles
- Test number
- 218842644498
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNear side front tyre slight cracking & worn inner & outer edges
- NoteNear side rear tyre slight worn inner edge
- NoteOff side rear tyre slight worn inner edge
Fail138,361 miles (+4,640)8 failures6 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,361 miles
- Test number
- 505669104123
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteNearside front tyre wear on inner edges
- NoteNearside rear tyre wear on inner edges
- NoteOffside rear tyre wear on inner edges
Pass133,721 miles (+3,845)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 133,721 miles
- Test number
- 178727132242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,876 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 129,876 miles
- Test number
- 446878831214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,876 miles (+4,549)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,876 miles
- Test number
- 876018231244
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass125,327 miles (+10,078)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 125,327 miles
- Test number
- 473315430273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,249 miles (+944)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 115,249 miles
- Test number
- 792446739289
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOil leak
Pass114,305 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2008
- Odometer
- 114,305 miles
- Test number
- 401436547145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K31 CRD
- Does K31 CRD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K31 CRD expired on 27 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K31 CRD?
- The MOT on K31 CRD expired on 27 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K31 CRD done?
- K31 CRD was recorded at 144,374 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2025, an average of 1,647 miles a year.
- Has K31 CRD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K31 CRD has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2016.
- Has the mileage on K31 CRD 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 CRD find?
- K31 CRD passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp.
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