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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K31 HBTMOT history

K31 HBT is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 138,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

K31 HBT white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
138,120 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 HBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 HBT was last recorded at 138,120 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 3,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,090 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,030 miles
Average per year
9,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,120 miles
  • 2025 – 135,090 miles
  • 2024 – 133,495 miles
  • 2023 – 130,235 miles
  • 2022 – 123,489 miles
  • 2021 – 117,080 miles
  • 2020 – 104,647 miles
  • 2019 – 88,424 miles
  • 2018 – 69,981 miles
  • 2017 – 58,353 miles
  • 2016 – 44,516 miles
  • 2015 – 36,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,120 miles

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage 255/30r19

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,120 miles (+3,030)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    138,120 miles
    Test number
    970488536299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,090 miles (+1,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    135,090 miles
    Test number
    135270391083
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass133,495 miles (+1,008)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    133,495 miles
    Test number
    643840087848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage 255/30r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail132,487 miles (+2,252)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,487 miles
    Test number
    920587605983
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage 255/30r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass130,235 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    130,235 miles
    Test number
    400807369566
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail130,235 miles (+6,746)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,235 miles
    Test number
    624870222843
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass123,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    123,489 miles
    Test number
    514139071702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,487 miles (+6,407)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,487 miles
    Test number
    862061571640
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  9. Pass117,080 miles (+12,433)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,080 miles
    Test number
    537377710828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,647 miles (+16,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,647 miles
    Test number
    783435187217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass88,424 miles (+18,443)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,424 miles
    Test number
    405872692366
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  12. Pass69,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,981 miles
    Test number
    467275880764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,979 miles (+11,626)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,979 miles
    Test number
    237825651067
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  14. Pass58,353 miles (+13,837)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    58,353 miles
    Test number
    198848462398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,516 miles (+8,347)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    44,516 miles
    Test number
    421057335255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,169 miles
    Test number
    517467885100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,169 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,169 miles
    Test number
    609357385114
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about K31 HBT

Does K31 HBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 HBT is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K31 HBT?
The MOT on K31 HBT is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K31 HBT done?
K31 HBT was recorded at 138,120 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 9,213 miles a year.
Has K31 HBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 HBT has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on K31 HBT 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 HBT find?
K31 HBT passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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