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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

L31 MDJMOT history

L31 MDJ is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Mar 2013. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 103,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L31 MDJ red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
103,531 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 MDJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 MDJ was last recorded at 103,531 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 9,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
93,983 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
9,548 miles
Average per year
6,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,531 miles
  • 2024 – 93,983 miles
  • 2023 – 84,777 miles
  • 2022 – 74,008 miles
  • 2021 – 67,210 miles
  • 2020 – 62,801 miles
  • 2019 – 56,887 miles
  • 2018 – 50,636 miles
  • 2017 – 44,625 miles
  • 2016 – 40,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,531 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 16 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,531 miles (+9,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    103,531 miles
    Test number
    722965833720
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass93,983 miles (+9,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,983 miles
    Test number
    414579659482
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass84,777 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,777 miles
    Test number
    205264228968
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  4. Fail84,776 miles (+10,768)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,776 miles
    Test number
    285992751703
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  5. Pass74,008 miles (+6,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    74,008 miles
    Test number
    203174392825
    • AdvisoryNearside & Offside Rear Tyres wearing/cracking (close to 2 mm marker)
  6. Pass67,210 miles (+4,409)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,210 miles
    Test number
    440492147191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass62,801 miles (+5,914)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    62,801 miles
    Test number
    149711793415
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass56,887 miles (+6,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    56,887 miles
    Test number
    207023335863
    • 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))
  9. Pass50,636 miles (+6,011)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,636 miles
    Test number
    733222738359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,625 miles (+4,477)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,625 miles
    Test number
    751028267471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,148 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,148 miles
    Test number
    427048499407
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

Questions about L31 MDJ

Does L31 MDJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L31 MDJ expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L31 MDJ?
The MOT on L31 MDJ expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L31 MDJ done?
L31 MDJ was recorded at 103,531 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 6,639 miles a year.
Has L31 MDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 MDJ has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L31 MDJ 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 MDJ find?
L31 MDJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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