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BMW 220

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,997 cc

L31 BOUMOT history

L31 BOU is a black petrol BMW 220 first used on 31 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 57,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
57,416 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 BOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
220
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 BOU was last recorded at 57,416 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,414 miles · 19 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,416 miles
  • 2025 – 52,156 miles
  • 2024 – 52,130 miles
  • 2023 – 49,486 miles
  • 2022 – 44,367 miles
  • 2021 – 40,537 miles
  • 2020 – 37,022 miles
  • 2019 – 31,827 miles
  • 2018 – 25,201 miles
  • 2017 – 18,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,416 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 15 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,416 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    57,416 miles
    Test number
    973518373853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail57,414 miles (+5,258)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,414 miles
    Test number
    951995795892
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside and on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass52,156 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    52,156 miles
    Test number
    616551320809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,130 miles (+2,644)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    52,130 miles
    Test number
    286549311957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,486 miles (+5,119)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    49,486 miles
    Test number
    242796437150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,367 miles (+3,830)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    44,367 miles
    Test number
    949038820861
    • AdvisoryFront Both front disc slightly worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear discs slightly worn and lipped
  7. Pass40,537 miles (+3,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    40,537 miles
    Test number
    241547999318
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass37,022 miles (+5,195)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    37,022 miles
    Test number
    502491133019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,827 miles (+6,626)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    31,827 miles
    Test number
    449544408149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,201 miles (+7,073)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    25,201 miles
    Test number
    726313472058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass18,128 miles (+2,481)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    18,128 miles
    Test number
    398576169116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    15,647 miles
    Test number
    805979399089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 BOU

Does L31 BOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 BOU is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 BOU?
The MOT on L31 BOU is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 BOU done?
L31 BOU was recorded at 57,416 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 4,801 miles a year.
Has L31 BOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 BOU has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 BOU 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 BOU find?
L31 BOU passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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