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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L31 SCOMOT history

L31 SCO is a bronze petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 85,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

L31 SCO bronze BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
85,670 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 SCO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 SCO was last recorded at 85,670 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 8,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jan 2021: 69,656 miles, lower than 78,371 miles on 24 Jan 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
77,336 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,334 miles
Average per year
4,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,670 miles
  • 2025 – 77,336 miles
  • 2024 – 72,940 miles
  • 2023 – 71,371 miles
  • 2022 – 70,363 miles
  • 2021 – 69,689 miles
  • 2020 – 78,371 miles
  • 2019 – 65,502 miles
  • 2018 – 60,194 miles
  • 2017 – 53,870 miles
  • 2016 – 48,857 miles
  • 2015 – 43,610 miles
  • 2014 – 38,496 miles
  • 2013 – 31,988 miles
  • 2012 – 24,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,670 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake Pad Warning Lamp Illuminated On Dash-Board
  • AdvisoryClutch Has A High Biting Point
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake Pad Warning Wire Is Snapped
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,670 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    85,670 miles
    Test number
    279470516069
    • AdvisoryBrake Pad Warning Lamp Illuminated On Dash-Board
    • AdvisoryClutch Has A High Biting Point
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake Pad Warning Wire Is Snapped
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail85,669 miles (+8,333)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,669 miles
    Test number
    534973455625
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake Pad Warning Lamp Illuminated On Dash-Board
    • AdvisoryClutch Has A High Biting Point
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake Pad Warning Wire Is Snapped
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass77,336 miles (+4,396)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    77,336 miles
    Test number
    169119352241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  4. Pass72,940 miles (+1,569)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    72,940 miles
    Test number
    580159717443
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe

  5. Pass71,371 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    71,371 miles
    Test number
    174368610587
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail71,371 miles (+1,008)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,371 miles
    Test number
    959814974358
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass70,363 miles (+674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    70,363 miles
    Test number
    231784925957
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass69,689 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    69,689 miles
    Test number
    886241647118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail69,656 miles (-8,715)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,656 miles
    Test number
    221607634423
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass78,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,371 miles
    Test number
    657624698405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,371 miles (+12,869)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,371 miles
    Test number
    458631242186
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass65,502 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    65,502 miles
    Test number
    806494106998
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake wear indicator wire chaffed
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion o/s/r coil spring
    • AdvisorySlight deforming to inner edges n/s/r and o/s/r tyres

  13. Fail65,502 miles (+5,308)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,502 miles
    Test number
    264594872827
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake wear indicator wire chaffed
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion o/s/r coil spring
    • AdvisorySlight deforming to inner edges n/s/r and o/s/r tyres

  14. Pass60,194 miles (+6,324)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,194 miles
    Test number
    375514941478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre slight deforming to inner edge
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre deforming on inner edges

  15. Pass53,870 miles (+5,013)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    53,870 miles
    Test number
    582575244653
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine cover / under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre inner edge deforming slightly

  16. Pass48,857 miles (+5,247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,857 miles
    Test number
    787235684659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass43,610 miles (+5,114)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,610 miles
    Test number
    329218765142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,496 miles (+6,508)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,496 miles
    Test number
    277077464262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,988 miles (+7,964)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,988 miles
    Test number
    869768163239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,024 miles
    Test number
    248542072239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 SCO

Does L31 SCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 SCO is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 SCO?
The MOT on L31 SCO is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 SCO done?
L31 SCO was recorded at 85,670 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 4,642 miles a year.
Has L31 SCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 SCO has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 SCO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L31 SCO find?
L31 SCO passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 9 advisories: brake pad warning lamp illuminated on dash-board; clutch has a high biting point; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm, and 6 more.

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