BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
L31 PODMOT history
L31 POD is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 185,748 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 185,748 mi
- At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 15,533 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 POD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 1 Mar 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 POD was last recorded at 185,748 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 9,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 175,873 miles · 1 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,875 miles
- Average per year
- 15,533 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 185,748 miles
- 2025 – 175,873 miles
- 2024 – 154,725 miles
- 2023 – 143,689 miles
- 2022 – 130,768 miles
- 2021 – 112,989 miles
- 2020 – 102,207 miles
- 2019 – 83,183 miles
- 2018 – 64,398 miles
- 2017 – 46,420 miles
- 2016 – 30,781 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass185,748 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Underbody covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 11 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass185,748 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 185,748 miles
- Test number
- 210050157788
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail185,748 miles (+9,875)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,748 miles
- Test number
- 349616455720
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass175,873 miles (+8)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 175,873 miles
- Test number
- 365528559815
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
Fail175,865 miles (+21,140)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,865 miles
- Test number
- 716493326812
- MajorNearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Steering arm deformed tie rod arm excessive play (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
Pass154,725 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 154,725 miles
- Test number
- 799802293535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,725 miles (+11,036)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,725 miles
- Test number
- 183523183394
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass143,689 miles (+12,921)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 143,689 miles
- Test number
- 661713614290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,768 miles (+17,779)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 130,768 miles
- Test number
- 422145200532
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,989 miles (+10,782)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 112,989 miles
- Test number
- 161482176435
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass102,207 miles (+19,024)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 102,207 miles
- Test number
- 778256626425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,183 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 83,183 miles
- Test number
- 675762847174
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail83,183 miles (+18,785)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,183 miles
- Test number
- 302140790578
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass64,398 miles (+17,978)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 64,398 miles
- Test number
- 805623242842
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,420 miles (+15,639)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 46,420 miles
- Test number
- 424189940858
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,781 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 30,781 miles
- Test number
- 336368677269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,781 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,781 miles
- Test number
- 535155267724
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about L31 POD
- Does L31 POD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 POD is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 POD?
- The MOT on L31 POD is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 POD done?
- L31 POD was recorded at 185,748 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 15,533 miles a year.
- Has L31 POD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 POD has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L31 POD 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 POD find?
- L31 POD passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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