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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L31 BHWMOT history

L31 BHW is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 130,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

L31 BHW white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
130,605 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 BHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
26 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 BHW was last recorded at 130,605 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 11,593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,012 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,593 miles
Average per year
11,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,605 miles
  • 2025 – 119,012 miles
  • 2024 – 104,957 miles
  • 2023 – 92,523 miles
  • 2022 – 77,788 miles
  • 2021 – 62,317 miles
  • 2020 – 49,219 miles
  • 2019 – 43,710 miles
  • 2018 – 37,896 miles
  • 2017 – 23,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,605 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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads appear low full inspection advised

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 20 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,605 miles (+11,593)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    130,605 miles
    Test number
    733983656244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,012 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    119,012 miles
    Test number
    828369175306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads appear low full inspection advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail118,990 miles (+14,033)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,990 miles
    Test number
    998408168234
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted in place of halogen bulb in dipped beam headlamp (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted in place of halogen bulb in main beam headlamp (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted in place of halogen bulb in dipped beam headlamp (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted in place of halogen bulb in main beam headlamp (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads appear low full inspection advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass104,957 miles (+12,434)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    104,957 miles
    Test number
    585639510624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,523 miles (+14,735)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    92,523 miles
    Test number
    383715908165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,788 miles (+15,471)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    77,788 miles
    Test number
    751637728592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,317 miles (+13,098)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,317 miles
    Test number
    105899016777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,219 miles (+5,509)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    49,219 miles
    Test number
    763727631765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,710 miles (+5,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    43,710 miles
    Test number
    237657736358
    • AdvisoryBrake 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass37,896 miles (+13,919)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    37,896 miles
    Test number
    243217959606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,977 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    23,977 miles
    Test number
    769751837421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn outer edge

Questions about L31 BHW

Does L31 BHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 BHW is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 BHW?
The MOT on L31 BHW is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 BHW done?
L31 BHW was recorded at 130,605 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 11,805 miles a year.
Has L31 BHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 BHW has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L31 BHW 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 L31 BHW find?
L31 BHW passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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