BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 2,993 cc
L31 LVEMOT history
L31 LVE is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 160,756 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 160,756 mi
- At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 9 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 17,725 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 LVE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 24 Sept 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 LVE was last recorded at 160,756 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 13,864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 146,892 miles · 22 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,864 miles
- Average per year
- 17,725 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,756 miles
- 2025 – 146,892 miles
- 2024 – 126,498 miles
- 2023 – 101,222 miles
- 2022 – 77,220 miles
- 2021 – 72,234 miles
- 2020 – 56,706 miles
- 2019 – 35,506 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear brake pads, wearing thin
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
10 tests since 25 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,756 miles (+13,864)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 160,756 miles
- Test number
- 922724608978
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear brake pads, wearing thin
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass146,892 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 146,892 miles
- Test number
- 513138791420
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail146,892 miles (+20,394)1 dangerous1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,892 miles
- Test number
- 223015633397
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass126,498 miles (+25,276)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 126,498 miles
- Test number
- 227821982142
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass101,222 miles (+24,002)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 101,222 miles
- Test number
- 955769720422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,220 miles (+4,003)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 77,220 miles
- Test number
- 405321105670
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,217 miles (+983)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 73,217 miles
- Test number
- 551958654808
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,234 miles (+15,528)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 72,234 miles
- Test number
- 762966851015
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass56,706 miles (+21,200)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 56,706 miles
- Test number
- 192277767666
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass35,506 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 35,506 miles
- Test number
- 288861976652
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Questions about L31 LVE
- Does L31 LVE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 LVE is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 LVE?
- The MOT on L31 LVE is valid until 21 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 LVE done?
- L31 LVE was recorded at 160,756 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 17,725 miles a year.
- Has L31 LVE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 LVE has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on L31 LVE 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 LVE find?
- L31 LVE passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm; rear brake pads, wearing thin; engine covers and under trays fitted.
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