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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc

L31 GTJMOT history

L31 GTJ is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 72,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

L31 GTJ grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
72,743 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 GTJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 GTJ was last recorded at 72,743 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 11,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
60,948 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,795 miles
Average per year
5,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,743 miles
  • 2025 – 60,948 miles
  • 2024 – 55,834 miles
  • 2023 – 51,477 miles
  • 2022 – 48,296 miles
  • 2021 – 43,632 miles
  • 2020 – 38,376 miles
  • 2019 – 33,674 miles
  • 2018 – 26,771 miles
  • 2017 – 20,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,743 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 28 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,743 miles (+11,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    72,743 miles
    Test number
    481814613231
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Pass60,948 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    60,948 miles
    Test number
    271302842045
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted throughout
  3. Fail60,948 miles (+5,114)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,948 miles
    Test number
    286038323416
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted throughout
  4. Pass55,834 miles (+4,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    55,834 miles
    Test number
    325329641036
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass51,477 miles (+3,181)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    51,477 miles
    Test number
    535968697134
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated osf front (back) control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass48,296 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    48,296 miles
    Test number
    603131754622
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Fail48,296 miles (+4,664)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,296 miles
    Test number
    883227073927
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass43,632 miles (+5,256)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,632 miles
    Test number
    385195112571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,376 miles (+4,702)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    38,376 miles
    Test number
    995839017993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,674 miles (+6,903)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    33,674 miles
    Test number
    451388710621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,771 miles (+5,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    26,771 miles
    Test number
    788637529362
    • 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))
  12. Pass20,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    20,841 miles
    Test number
    857438365933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 GTJ

Does L31 GTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 GTJ is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 GTJ?
The MOT on L31 GTJ is valid until 29 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 GTJ done?
L31 GTJ was recorded at 72,743 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 5,773 miles a year.
Has L31 GTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 GTJ has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L31 GTJ 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 GTJ find?
L31 GTJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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