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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L31 TJLMOT history

L31 TJL is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 71,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.

L31 TJL grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
71,901 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 TJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 TJL was last recorded at 71,901 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 1,967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,934 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,967 miles
Average per year
5,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,901 miles
  • 2025 – 69,934 miles
  • 2024 – 67,083 miles
  • 2023 – 61,225 miles
  • 2022 – 54,229 miles
  • 2021 – 47,917 miles
  • 2020 – 44,686 miles
  • 2019 – 41,850 miles
  • 2018 – 39,318 miles
  • 2017 – 32,608 miles
  • 2016 – 24,969 miles
  • 2015 – 12,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,901 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,901 miles (+1,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    71,901 miles
    Test number
    723502888337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass69,934 miles (+2,851)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    69,934 miles
    Test number
    576824925093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,083 miles (+5,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    67,083 miles
    Test number
    815435059457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass61,225 miles (+6,996)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    61,225 miles
    Test number
    382006890039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,229 miles (+6,312)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    54,229 miles
    Test number
    396610078785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,917 miles (+3,231)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    47,917 miles
    Test number
    454388401689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,686 miles (+2,836)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    44,686 miles
    Test number
    865408043091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,850 miles (+2,532)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,850 miles
    Test number
    391659230251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s and O/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s and O/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass39,318 miles (+6,710)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    39,318 miles
    Test number
    423325043176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,608 miles (+7,639)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    32,608 miles
    Test number
    725524907054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perished / cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
  11. Pass24,969 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    24,969 miles
    Test number
    329523415369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
  12. Fail24,892 miles (+12,237)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,892 miles
    Test number
    382355789208
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
  13. Pass12,655 miles (+493)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    12,655 miles
    Test number
    277173575185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,162 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    12,162 miles
    Test number
    695658455036
    • NoteSeat belt twisted o/s

Questions about L31 TJL

Does L31 TJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 TJL is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 TJL?
The MOT on L31 TJL is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 TJL done?
L31 TJL was recorded at 71,901 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 5,382 miles a year.
Has L31 TJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 TJL has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on L31 TJL 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 TJL find?
L31 TJL passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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