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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,000 cc

K31 PHPMOT history

K31 PHP is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 147,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

K31 PHP grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
147,597 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 PHP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 PHP was last recorded at 147,597 miles on 19 May 2026, 12,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,049 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12,548 miles
Average per year
12,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,597 miles
  • 2025 – 135,049 miles
  • 2024 – 126,211 miles
  • 2023 – 109,069 miles
  • 2022 – 88,040 miles
  • 2021 – 71,123 miles
  • 2020 – 69,830 miles
  • 2019 – 61,290 miles
  • 2018 – 38,895 miles
  • 2017 – 27,351 miles
  • 2016 – 18,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,597 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,597 miles (+12,548)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    147,597 miles
    Test number
    398781633419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,049 miles (+8,838)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    135,049 miles
    Test number
    609351049003
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass126,211 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    126,211 miles
    Test number
    725065328824
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail126,211 miles (+17,142)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,211 miles
    Test number
    601262095692
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass109,069 miles (+21,029)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    109,069 miles
    Test number
    925297160302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass88,040 miles (+16,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    88,040 miles
    Test number
    252907076879
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass71,123 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    71,123 miles
    Test number
    864896034871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,116 miles (+1,286)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,116 miles
    Test number
    334148016020
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass69,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    69,830 miles
    Test number
    545756992891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail69,830 miles (+8,540)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,830 miles
    Test number
    744390819160
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
  11. Pass61,290 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,290 miles
    Test number
    807259006399
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie-rod
  12. Fail61,288 miles (+10,764)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,288 miles
    Test number
    215910287609
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie-rod
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass50,524 miles (+11,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    50,524 miles
    Test number
    962307499779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass38,895 miles (+11,544)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    38,895 miles
    Test number
    601185595822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    27,351 miles
    Test number
    393943764716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,351 miles (+8,685)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,351 miles
    Test number
    660764572485
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  17. Pass18,666 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    18,666 miles
    Test number
    275088909561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    18,658 miles
    Test number
    645184563402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K31 PHP

Does K31 PHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 PHP is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K31 PHP?
The MOT on K31 PHP is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K31 PHP done?
K31 PHP was recorded at 147,597 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 12,515 miles a year.
Has K31 PHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 PHP has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on K31 PHP 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 PHP find?
K31 PHP passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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