BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
L31 TEKMOT history
L31 TEK is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 275,914 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 275,914 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 12,808 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 TEK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 2 Feb 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 TEK was last recorded at 275,914 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 9,442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 266,472 miles · 5 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,442 miles
- Average per year
- 12,808 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 275,914 miles
- 2025 – 266,472 miles
- 2024 – 255,598 miles
- 2023 – 246,629 miles
- 2022 – 240,071 miles
- 2021 – 235,881 miles
- 2019 – 232,012 miles
- 2018 – 224,152 miles
- 2017 – 206,201 miles
- 2016 – 184,252 miles
- 2015 – 160,269 miles
- 2014 – 136,906 miles
- 2013 – 116,970 miles
- 2012 – 103,687 miles
- 2011 – 90,543 miles
- 2010 – 74,810 miles
- 2009 – 59,660 miles
- 2008 – 40,273 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass275,914 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust box brackets deformed
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 25 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass275,914 miles (+9,442)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 275,914 miles
- Test number
- 871658720617
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust box brackets deformed
Pass266,472 miles (+10,874)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 266,472 miles
- Test number
- 381536468648
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass255,598 miles (+8,969)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 255,598 miles
- Test number
- 213312072980
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass246,629 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 246,629 miles
- Test number
- 725884513025
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail246,626 miles (+6,555)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,626 miles
- Test number
- 449166150705
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass240,071 miles (+4,190)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 240,071 miles
- Test number
- 452825958044
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass235,881 miles (+3,869)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 235,881 miles
- Test number
- 998181363213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass232,012 miles (+7,860)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 232,012 miles
- Test number
- 420066509666
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass224,152 miles (+17,951)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 224,152 miles
- Test number
- 676388849359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass206,201 miles (+21,949)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 206,201 miles
- Test number
- 230671359462
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass184,252 miles (+290)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 184,252 miles
- Test number
- 306895808375
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail183,962 miles (+23,693)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,962 miles
- Test number
- 110832830844
- 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)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass160,269 miles (+23,363)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 160,269 miles
- Test number
- 568001754839
- AdvisoryCentre windscreen is damaged to excess not in drivers view
Pass136,906 miles (+19,936)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 136,906 miles
- Test number
- 715829544216
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass116,970 miles (+13,283)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 116,970 miles
- Test number
- 939761643255
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass103,687 miles (+13,144)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 103,687 miles
- Test number
- 675488902236
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass90,543 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 90,543 miles
- Test number
- 418217691074
- 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)
Fail90,543 miles (+15,733)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,543 miles
- Test number
- 469907391033
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- 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)
Pass74,810 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 74,810 miles
- Test number
- 300562260082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,810 miles (+15,150)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,810 miles
- Test number
- 871452260050
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass59,660 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 59,660 miles
- Test number
- 650218859073
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail59,660 miles (+19,387)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,660 miles
- Test number
- 960368659004
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass40,273 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 40,273 miles
- Test number
- 824605928071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L31 TEK
- Does L31 TEK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 TEK is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 TEK?
- The MOT on L31 TEK is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 TEK done?
- L31 TEK was recorded at 275,914 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 12,808 miles a year.
- Has L31 TEK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 TEK has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on L31 TEK 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 TEK find?
- L31 TEK passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front oil leak, but not excessive; exhaust box brackets deformed.
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