BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L31 SAMMOT history
L31 SAM is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 133,580 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 133,580 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,314 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 SAM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 27 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 SAM was last recorded at 133,580 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 7,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 126,473 miles · 28 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,107 miles
- Average per year
- 8,314 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 133,580 miles
- 2025 – 126,473 miles
- 2024 – 121,717 miles
- 2023 – 118,552 miles
- 2022 – 117,879 miles
- 2020 – 112,462 miles
- 2019 – 100,665 miles
- 2018 – 92,903 miles
- 2017 – 72,686 miles
- 2016 – 57,929 miles
- 2015 – 43,777 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,580 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Headlamp insecure
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Driver's airbag insecure...
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
13 tests since 6 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,580 miles (+7,107)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 133,580 miles
- Test number
- 110159134021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,473 miles (+4,756)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 126,473 miles
- Test number
- 596658978588
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass121,717 miles (+3,165)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2025
- Odometer
- 121,717 miles
- Test number
- 311172078668
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,552 miles (+673)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2024
- Odometer
- 118,552 miles
- Test number
- 744533322131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,879 miles (+5,417)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 117,879 miles
- Test number
- 428471368715
- 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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,462 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 112,462 miles
- Test number
- 827012761941
- AdvisoryRear brake discs and pads low
Fail112,462 miles (+11,797)1 dangerous9 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,462 miles
- Test number
- 672086515785
- DangerousFront Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNo emission report available due to exhaust gas analyser not detecting any exhaust smoke
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seats folded down
Pass100,665 miles (+3)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 100,665 miles
- Test number
- 228088461108
- Advisory4 second hand tyres fitted
- AdvisoryDriver's airbag insecure...
- AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail100,662 miles (+7,759)3 dangerous4 major5 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,662 miles
- Test number
- 340825094296
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryDriver's airbag insecure...
- AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has uneven wear....
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass92,903 miles (+20,217)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 92,903 miles
- Test number
- 780030437754
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass72,686 miles (+14,757)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 72,686 miles
- Test number
- 805121506071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,929 miles (+14,152)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 57,929 miles
- Test number
- 385321588821
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,777 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 43,777 miles
- Test number
- 879807755163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L31 SAM
- Does L31 SAM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 SAM is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 SAM?
- The MOT on L31 SAM is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 SAM done?
- L31 SAM was recorded at 133,580 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 8,314 miles a year.
- Has L31 SAM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 SAM has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on L31 SAM 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 SAM find?
- L31 SAM passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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