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BMW 430

Black · Diesel · 2018 · 2,993 cc

L31 GACMOT history

L31 GAC is a black diesel BMW 430 first used on 11 Jan 2018. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 88,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
88,927 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 GAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
430
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
11 Jan 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 GAC was last recorded at 88,927 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,927 miles · 24 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,927 miles
  • 2025 – 66,201 miles
  • 2024 – 45,537 miles
  • 2023 – 40,862 miles
  • 2022 – 36,097 miles
  • 2020 – 32,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,927 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 17 Dec 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    88,927 miles
    Test number
    310482735076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail88,927 miles (+22,726)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,927 miles
    Test number
    204418881691
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass66,201 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    66,201 miles
    Test number
    943539885152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail66,198 miles (+20,661)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,198 miles
    Test number
    704332818271
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass45,537 miles (+566)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    45,537 miles
    Test number
    816514687907
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass44,971 miles (+4,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    44,971 miles
    Test number
    602068724320
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass40,862 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    40,862 miles
    Test number
    783405003129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail40,861 miles (+4,764)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,861 miles
    Test number
    147252516571
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass36,097 miles (+4,079)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    36,097 miles
    Test number
    436787705276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,018 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    32,018 miles
    Test number
    549688377469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about L31 GAC

Does L31 GAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 GAC is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 GAC?
The MOT on L31 GAC is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 GAC done?
L31 GAC was recorded at 88,927 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 9,856 miles a year.
Has L31 GAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 GAC has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 GAC 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 GAC find?
L31 GAC passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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