BMW 118
Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
K31 GCSMOT history
K31 GCS is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 14 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 82,525 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 82,525 mi
- At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,109 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K31 GCS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 14 Apr 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K31 GCS was last recorded at 82,525 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 82,488 miles · 1 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 37 miles
- Average per year
- 4,109 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,525 miles
- 2025 – 80,791 miles
- 2022 – 80,107 miles
- 2021 – 76,065 miles
- 2020 – 73,969 miles
- 2019 – 71,721 miles
- 2018 – 69,811 miles
- 2017 – 65,055 miles
- 2016 – 58,305 miles
- 2015 – 54,717 miles
- 2014 – 38,174 miles
- 2013 – 30,325 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,525 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake light dim
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
19 tests since 11 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,525 miles (+37)2 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 82,525 miles
- Test number
- 445399701792
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake light dim
Fail82,488 miles (+1,697)5 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,488 miles
- Test number
- 884954912891
- MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake performance only just met efficiency
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside stop lamp dim
Pass80,791 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 80,791 miles
- Test number
- 562809994008
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail80,791 miles (+684)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,791 miles
- Test number
- 108118368321
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass80,107 miles (+4,042)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 80,107 miles
- Test number
- 100190116098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,065 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 76,065 miles
- Test number
- 287514923757
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,065 miles (+2,096)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,065 miles
- Test number
- 564339645300
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass73,969 miles (+2,248)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 73,969 miles
- Test number
- 922718211113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,721 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 71,721 miles
- Test number
- 545666453105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,712 miles (+1,901)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,712 miles
- Test number
- 849156232512
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass69,811 miles (+4,756)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 69,811 miles
- Test number
- 402280227258
- DangerousBraking system warning lamp illuminated.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass65,055 miles (+6,750)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 65,055 miles
- Test number
- 848692843400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,305 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 58,305 miles
- Test number
- 175872770886
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,305 miles (+3,588)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,305 miles
- Test number
- 321764270477
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Pass54,717 miles (+16,543)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 54,717 miles
- Test number
- 147121714851
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,174 miles (+7,849)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 38,174 miles
- Test number
- 128086314290
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass30,325 miles (+1,362)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 30,325 miles
- Test number
- 295180213230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,963 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,963 miles
- Test number
- 275591303492
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront tyres badly wearing on edges
Pass28,963 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 28,963 miles
- Test number
- 789211303172
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront tyres badly wearing on edges
Questions about K31 GCS
- Does K31 GCS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 GCS is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K31 GCS?
- The MOT on K31 GCS is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K31 GCS done?
- K31 GCS was recorded at 82,525 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 4,109 miles a year.
- Has K31 GCS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K31 GCS has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on K31 GCS 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 GCS find?
- K31 GCS passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 13 advisories: nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 12 more.
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