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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

L31 RUYMOT history

L31 RUY is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 130,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

L31 RUY blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
130,800 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 RUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
4 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 RUY was last recorded at 130,800 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 5,590 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,210 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,590 miles
Average per year
11,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,800 miles
  • 2024 – 125,210 miles
  • 2023 – 119,169 miles
  • 2022 – 113,959 miles
  • 2021 – 109,898 miles
  • 2020 – 105,156 miles
  • 2019 – 95,551 miles
  • 2018 – 69,111 miles
  • 2017 – 45,778 miles
  • 2016 – 27,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,800 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,800 miles (+5,590)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    130,800 miles
    Test number
    265587664218
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,210 miles (+41)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    125,210 miles
    Test number
    151356153839
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Fail125,169 miles (+6,000)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,169 miles
    Test number
    174163406419
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass119,169 miles (+5,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    119,169 miles
    Test number
    375570351651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass113,959 miles (+11)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,959 miles
    Test number
    750220293280
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail113,948 miles (+4,050)2 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,948 miles
    Test number
    354792606864
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked inner rim (5.2.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass109,898 miles (+4,742)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,898 miles
    Test number
    934506002540
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer egde (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass105,156 miles (+9,605)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,156 miles
    Test number
    948244192951
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass95,551 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,551 miles
    Test number
    852529172463
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail95,551 miles (+26,440)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,551 miles
    Test number
    403633413799
    • MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass69,111 miles (+23,333)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    69,111 miles
    Test number
    170950467472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APROX 3000 MILES LEFT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APROX 3000 MILES LEFT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin APROX 1000 MILES LEFT .REPLACE SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass45,778 miles (+18,599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    45,778 miles
    Test number
    658453472239
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen sticker top screen not obstructing vision
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  13. Pass27,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    27,179 miles
    Test number
    317701281813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 RUY

Does L31 RUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 RUY is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L31 RUY?
The MOT on L31 RUY is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 RUY done?
L31 RUY was recorded at 130,800 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 11,376 miles a year.
Has L31 RUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 RUY has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L31 RUY 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 RUY find?
L31 RUY passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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