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BMW 225

Red · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

L31 TJBMOT history

L31 TJB is a red diesel BMW 225 first used on 8 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 102,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

L31 TJB red BMW 2 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
102,491 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 TJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
225
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
8 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 TJB was last recorded at 102,491 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 4,593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,898 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,593 miles
Average per year
10,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,491 miles
  • 2025 – 97,898 miles
  • 2023 – 90,411 miles
  • 2022 – 63,331 miles
  • 2021 – 51,490 miles
  • 2020 – 44,972 miles
  • 2019 – 30,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,491 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring view to some testable items.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 2 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,491 miles (+4,593)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    102,491 miles
    Test number
    407767619434
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring view to some testable items.

  2. Pass97,898 miles (+7,487)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    97,898 miles
    Test number
    401558882825
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2,5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray obscuring view to some testable items.

  3. Pass90,411 miles (+14,305)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    90,411 miles
    Test number
    134297310828
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres on 3.5mm-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside/offside rear shocks absorbers corroded

  4. Pass76,106 miles (+12,775)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    76,106 miles
    Test number
    526751329442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,331 miles (+11,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    63,331 miles
    Test number
    406745627915
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass51,490 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    51,490 miles
    Test number
    808727363552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail51,474 miles (+6,502)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,474 miles
    Test number
    870859822911
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass44,972 miles (+14,614)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,972 miles
    Test number
    946374451746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,358 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    30,358 miles
    Test number
    306234437646
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn low outer edge

Questions about L31 TJB

Does L31 TJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 TJB is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 TJB?
The MOT on L31 TJB is valid until 17 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 TJB done?
L31 TJB was recorded at 102,491 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 10,288 miles a year.
Has L31 TJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 TJB has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on L31 TJB 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 TJB find?
L31 TJB passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; rear inner brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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