
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass147,597 miles (+12,548)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2027
- Odometer
- 147,597 miles
- Test number
- 398781633419
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass71,123 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2022
- Odometer
- 71,123 miles
- Test number
- 864896034871
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass69,830 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 69,830 miles
- Test number
- 545756992891
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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))
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))
Pass38,895 miles (+11,544)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 38,895 miles
- Test number
- 601185595822
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,351 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 27,351 miles
- Test number
- 393943764716
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass18,666 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 18,666 miles
- Test number
- 275088909561
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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