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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

L31 MUSMOT history

L31 MUS is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 188,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

L31 MUS red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
188,782 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 MUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 MUS was last recorded at 188,782 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 4,869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,913 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,869 miles
Average per year
7,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,782 miles
  • 2024 – 183,913 miles
  • 2023 – 163,227 miles
  • 2022 – 152,173 miles
  • 2021 – 151,449 miles
  • 2020 – 150,791 miles
  • 2019 – 149,018 miles
  • 2018 – 143,252 miles
  • 2017 – 139,333 miles
  • 2016 – 134,634 miles
  • 2015 – 130,803 miles
  • 2014 – 124,353 miles
  • 2013 – 117,410 miles
  • 2012 – 109,699 miles
  • 2011 – 103,742 miles
  • 2010 – 96,526 miles
  • 2009 – 86,147 miles
  • 2008 – 79,561 miles
  • 2007 – 71,311 miles
  • 2006 – 46,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,782 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,782 miles (+4,869)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    188,782 miles
    Test number
    173595793289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass183,913 miles (+20,686)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    183,913 miles
    Test number
    384624472705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,227 miles (+11,054)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    163,227 miles
    Test number
    943619790905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass152,173 miles (+724)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    152,173 miles
    Test number
    887549715596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,449 miles (+658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    151,449 miles
    Test number
    855125195913
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass150,791 miles (+1,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    150,791 miles
    Test number
    343008477525
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass149,018 miles (+5,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    149,018 miles
    Test number
    248788513880
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass143,252 miles (+3,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    143,252 miles
    Test number
    511899085127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass139,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    139,333 miles
    Test number
    905608395762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail139,333 miles (+4,699)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,333 miles
    Test number
    979170938801
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  11. Pass134,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    134,634 miles
    Test number
    699245919956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail134,634 miles (+3,831)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,634 miles
    Test number
    375418158806
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass130,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    130,803 miles
    Test number
    367761085155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail130,803 miles (+6,450)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,803 miles
    Test number
    746861285131
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass124,353 miles (+6,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    124,353 miles
    Test number
    549697444226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass117,410 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    117,410 miles
    Test number
    989519243251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail117,406 miles (+7,707)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,406 miles
    Test number
    899908443284
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass109,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    109,699 miles
    Test number
    148100552268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail109,699 miles (+5,957)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,699 miles
    Test number
    726510152294
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass103,742 miles (+7,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    103,742 miles
    Test number
    195172051225
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass96,526 miles (+10,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    96,526 miles
    Test number
    823791550251
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass86,147 miles (+6,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    86,147 miles
    Test number
    641172859238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass79,561 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    79,561 miles
    Test number
    443765948286
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail79,561 miles (+8,250)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,561 miles
    Test number
    464352448255
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass71,311 miles (+24,911)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    71,311 miles
    Test number
    302568867267
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass46,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    46,400 miles
    Test number
    734466356284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 MUS

Does L31 MUS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L31 MUS expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L31 MUS?
The MOT on L31 MUS expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L31 MUS done?
L31 MUS was recorded at 188,782 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 7,457 miles a year.
Has L31 MUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 MUS has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on L31 MUS 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 MUS find?
L31 MUS passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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