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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

K31 FATMOT history

K31 FAT is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 167,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

K31 FAT black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
167,634 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
14,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 FAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
16 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 FAT was last recorded at 167,634 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 10,824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,810 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,824 miles
Average per year
14,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,634 miles
  • 2025 – 156,810 miles
  • 2024 – 156,726 miles
  • 2023 – 147,718 miles
  • 2022 – 111,556 miles
  • 2021 – 94,289 miles
  • 2020 – 70,524 miles
  • 2018 – 43,472 miles
  • 2017 – 36,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,634 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight fluctuation on Passenger front Brake Disc (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight fluctuation on both rear Brake Discs (1.2.1 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 30 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,634 miles (+10,824)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    167,634 miles
    Test number
    472246400898
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight fluctuation on Passenger front Brake Disc (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight fluctuation on both rear Brake Discs (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Pass156,810 miles (+84)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    156,810 miles
    Test number
    724700408600
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail156,726 miles (+9,008)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,726 miles
    Test number
    354508042742
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass147,718 miles (+16,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    147,718 miles
    Test number
    456606875773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass131,666 miles (+20,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    131,666 miles
    Test number
    230364599263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Pass111,556 miles (+17,267)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    111,556 miles
    Test number
    940840006919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,289 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,289 miles
    Test number
    881440007141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail94,279 miles (+23,755)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,279 miles
    Test number
    184934564976
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass70,524 miles (+27,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,524 miles
    Test number
    597283459491
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass43,472 miles (+6,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,472 miles
    Test number
    880644084767
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass36,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,713 miles
    Test number
    455816112782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K31 FAT

Does K31 FAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 FAT is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K31 FAT?
The MOT on K31 FAT is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K31 FAT done?
K31 FAT was recorded at 167,634 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 14,925 miles a year.
Has K31 FAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 FAT has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on K31 FAT 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 FAT find?
K31 FAT passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation on passenger front brake disc; rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation on both rear brake discs.

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