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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L31 MDCMOT history

L31 MDC is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jun 2011. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2025 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 79,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

L31 MDC white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2025
Mileage
79,701 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 MDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L31 MDC was last recorded at 79,701 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 2,255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,446 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,255 miles
Average per year
4,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,701 miles
  • 2024 – 77,446 miles
  • 2023 – 75,465 miles
  • 2022 – 73,430 miles
  • 2021 – 70,076 miles
  • 2020 – 67,230 miles
  • 2019 – 64,436 miles
  • 2018 – 60,967 miles
  • 2017 – 47,195 miles
  • 2016 – 42,555 miles
  • 2015 – 35,036 miles
  • 2014 – 27,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail79,701 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S at ends (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail79,701 miles (+2,255)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,701 miles
    Test number
    865642826926
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S at ends (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass77,446 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    77,446 miles
    Test number
    940571675253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body trays present restricting view of testable items

  3. Fail77,446 miles (+1,981)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,446 miles
    Test number
    708021240059
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body trays present restricting view of testable items

  4. Pass75,465 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    75,465 miles
    Test number
    347020338697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly blistered in areas (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded

  5. Fail75,465 miles (+2,035)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,465 miles
    Test number
    594498183780
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly blistered in areas (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded

  6. Pass73,430 miles (+87)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,430 miles
    Test number
    568874726968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail73,343 miles (+3,267)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,343 miles
    Test number
    328719234544
    • MajorCentral Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil warning light on

  8. Pass70,076 miles (+2,846)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,076 miles
    Test number
    937553375993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre rim protector cut
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass67,230 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,230 miles
    Test number
    240333979912
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror cover damaged

  10. Fail67,176 miles (+2,740)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,176 miles
    Test number
    836840526479
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror cover damaged

  11. Pass64,436 miles (+3,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,436 miles
    Test number
    231762228490
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  12. Pass60,967 miles (+2,501)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,967 miles
    Test number
    990925593838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,466 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    58,466 miles
    Test number
    945486364364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,464 miles (+11,269)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,464 miles
    Test number
    723838708882
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/30/19 (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass47,195 miles (+4,640)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,195 miles
    Test number
    965924016277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,555 miles (+7,519)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    42,555 miles
    Test number
    699722916975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,036 miles (+7,800)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    35,036 miles
    Test number
    150390692982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    27,236 miles
    Test number
    287703314212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 MDC

Does L31 MDC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L31 MDC expired on 2 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L31 MDC?
The MOT on L31 MDC expired on 2 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L31 MDC done?
L31 MDC was recorded at 79,701 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 4,675 miles a year.
Has L31 MDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 MDC has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L31 MDC 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 MDC find?
L31 MDC failed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: offside front upper brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch; offside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; rear sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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