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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

K31 RCTMOT history

K31 RCT is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 191,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

K31 RCT grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
191,605 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 RCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 RCT was last recorded at 191,605 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 8,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,370 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,235 miles
Average per year
7,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,605 miles
  • 2025 – 183,370 miles
  • 2024 – 174,674 miles
  • 2023 – 163,157 miles
  • 2022 – 150,245 miles
  • 2021 – 140,245 miles
  • 2020 – 132,905 miles
  • 2019 – 129,457 miles
  • 2018 – 118,041 miles
  • 2017 – 114,283 miles
  • 2016 – 106,974 miles
  • 2015 – 99,025 miles
  • 2014 – 92,955 miles
  • 2013 – 86,862 miles
  • 2012 – 81,006 miles
  • 2011 – 80,905 miles
  • 2010 – 73,121 miles
  • 2009 – 54,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,605 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,605 miles (+8,235)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    191,605 miles
    Test number
    722561214501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass183,370 miles (+8,696)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    183,370 miles
    Test number
    185992305710
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass174,674 miles (+11,517)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    174,674 miles
    Test number
    802132494229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on engine

  4. Pass163,157 miles (+12,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    163,157 miles
    Test number
    532089463031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear no plate delaminating

  5. Pass150,245 miles (+10,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    150,245 miles
    Test number
    809985661086
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass140,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    140,245 miles
    Test number
    476581830541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail140,245 miles (+7,340)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,245 miles
    Test number
    722661811442
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass132,905 miles (+3,448)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,905 miles
    Test number
    678641010977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass129,457 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,457 miles
    Test number
    933791844202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail129,449 miles (+11,408)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,449 miles
    Test number
    746601003049
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Bothsides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass118,041 miles (+3,758)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    118,041 miles
    Test number
    616505802689
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass114,283 miles (+7,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    114,283 miles
    Test number
    606842021070
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  13. Pass106,974 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    106,974 miles
    Test number
    688972157524
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake heatsheild loose
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted

  14. Fail106,974 miles (+7,949)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,974 miles
    Test number
    110968464362
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake heatsheild loose
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted

  15. Pass99,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,025 miles
    Test number
    865441893589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail99,025 miles (+95)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,025 miles
    Test number
    512375287624
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass98,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    98,930 miles
    Test number
    209982015000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail98,915 miles (+5,960)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,915 miles
    Test number
    307652515000
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass92,955 miles (+6,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    92,955 miles
    Test number
    897617904067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass86,862 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    86,862 miles
    Test number
    947070813021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail86,852 miles (+5,846)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,852 miles
    Test number
    315259703070
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  22. Fail81,006 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,006 miles
    Test number
    566519302012
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass81,006 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    81,006 miles
    Test number
    587299802017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,905 miles (+7,784)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    80,905 miles
    Test number
    197384881289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth sides front tyres unevenly worn

  25. Pass73,121 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    73,121 miles
    Test number
    901395680278
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth sides rear and offside front tyres unevenly worn

  26. Fail73,110 miles (+18,188)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,110 miles
    Test number
    444525280215
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth sides rear and offside front tyres unevenly worn

  27. Pass54,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,922 miles
    Test number
    382536449417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K31 RCT

Does K31 RCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 RCT is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K31 RCT?
The MOT on K31 RCT is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K31 RCT done?
K31 RCT was recorded at 191,605 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 7,995 miles a year.
Has K31 RCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 RCT has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on K31 RCT 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 RCT find?
K31 RCT passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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