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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,979 cc

K31 SHWMOT history

K31 SHW is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 106,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2024.

K31 SHW black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2025
Mileage
106,447 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2024
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 SHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 SHW was last recorded at 106,447 miles on 5 Dec 2024, 1,517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,930 miles · 27 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,517 miles
Average per year
6,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,447 miles
  • 2023 – 104,930 miles
  • 2022 – 103,867 miles
  • 2021 – 101,060 miles
  • 2020 – 99,466 miles
  • 2019 – 90,827 miles
  • 2018 – 80,670 miles
  • 2017 – 69,157 miles
  • 2016 – 56,229 miles
  • 2015 – 50,600 miles
  • 2014 – 44,013 miles
  • 2013 – 37,752 miles
  • 2012 – 32,774 miles
  • 2011 – 26,325 miles
  • 2010 – 20,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,447 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,447 miles (+1,517)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    106,447 miles
    Test number
    658358872471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass104,930 miles (+1,063)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    104,930 miles
    Test number
    237837529365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,867 miles (+2,807)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    103,867 miles
    Test number
    231698731295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,060 miles (+1,594)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,060 miles
    Test number
    823621042086
    • MinorElectrical wiring slightly deteriorated offside rear and nearside front (4.11 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNote dashboard communication centre not illuminated
  5. Pass99,466 miles (+8,639)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    99,466 miles
    Test number
    803345964996
    • MinorElectrical wiring slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside rear brake pad warning wires broken(taped) (4.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knock on lock to lock check (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass90,827 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,827 miles
    Test number
    863890321206
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail90,837 miles (+10,167)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,837 miles
    Test number
    549075243364
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass80,670 miles (+11,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,670 miles
    Test number
    851069151860
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass69,157 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    69,157 miles
    Test number
    363133581607
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
  10. Fail69,157 miles (+12,928)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,157 miles
    Test number
    341457303604
    • FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating offside & nearside (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
  11. Pass56,229 miles (+5,629)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,229 miles
    Test number
    104168212793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,600 miles (+6,587)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,600 miles
    Test number
    258487453721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,013 miles (+6,261)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,013 miles
    Test number
    198434484258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,752 miles (+4,978)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,752 miles
    Test number
    309054293265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,774 miles (+6,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,774 miles
    Test number
    319506392486
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass26,325 miles (+5,899)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    26,325 miles
    Test number
    819724071245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    20,426 miles
    Test number
    750684690223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K31 SHW

Does K31 SHW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K31 SHW expired on 4 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K31 SHW?
The MOT on K31 SHW expired on 4 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K31 SHW done?
K31 SHW was recorded at 106,447 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2024, an average of 6,090 miles a year.
Has K31 SHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 SHW has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on K31 SHW 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 SHW find?
K31 SHW passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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