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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 2,494 cc

L31 TUMMOT history

L31 TUM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 125,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

L31 TUM silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
125,165 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 TUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
3 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 TUM was last recorded at 125,165 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 14,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,850 miles · 27 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
14,315 miles
Average per year
7,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,165 miles
  • 2024 – 110,850 miles
  • 2023 – 102,158 miles
  • 2022 – 94,405 miles
  • 2021 – 86,462 miles
  • 2020 – 79,917 miles
  • 2019 – 65,824 miles
  • 2018 – 54,501 miles
  • 2017 – 46,403 miles
  • 2016 – 37,330 miles
  • 2015 – 34,088 miles
  • 2014 – 30,389 miles
  • 2013 – 25,975 miles
  • 2012 – 21,834 miles
  • 2011 – 18,273 miles
  • 2010 – 15,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,165 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Engine has an oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm slight play in bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm slight play in bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,165 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    125,165 miles
    Test number
    198417416920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail125,165 miles (+14,315)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,165 miles
    Test number
    158010335853
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,850 miles (+351)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    110,850 miles
    Test number
    614892639493
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail110,499 miles (+8,341)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,499 miles
    Test number
    428913720877
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,158 miles (+7,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    102,158 miles
    Test number
    890879377743
    • 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))

  6. Pass94,405 miles (+7,943)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,405 miles
    Test number
    293676064999
    • AdvisoryBonnet gas struts inoperative
    • AdvisoryEngine has an oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass86,462 miles (+54)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,462 miles
    Test number
    614250081324
    • AdvisoryEngine has an oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail86,408 miles (+6,491)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,408 miles
    Test number
    187897514431
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine has an oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass79,917 miles (+5,401)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,917 miles
    Test number
    710717369647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,516 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    74,516 miles
    Test number
    585218043338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [low] (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail74,515 miles (+8,691)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,515 miles
    Test number
    782917239839
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured fractured in two places on inner rim (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [low] (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass65,824 miles (+11,323)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,824 miles
    Test number
    906644655919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,501 miles (+8,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,501 miles
    Test number
    622576576516
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs worn/lipped

  14. Pass46,403 miles (+9,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,403 miles
    Test number
    126301031830
    • AdvisoryAll discs worn

  15. Pass37,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    37,330 miles
    Test number
    131996110719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,330 miles (+3,242)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,330 miles
    Test number
    949781066284
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass34,088 miles (+3,699)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    34,088 miles
    Test number
    959522805247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,389 miles (+4,414)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    30,389 miles
    Test number
    215728494486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,975 miles (+4,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    25,975 miles
    Test number
    219871293493
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass21,834 miles (+3,561)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    21,834 miles
    Test number
    328676702416
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front and offside front brake discs slightly pitted.

  21. Fail18,273 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,273 miles
    Test number
    556101701240
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  22. Pass18,273 miles (+2,654)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    18,273 miles
    Test number
    809151501266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail15,619 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,619 miles
    Test number
    892525990195
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass15,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    15,619 miles
    Test number
    934285290107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 TUM

Does L31 TUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 TUM is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 TUM?
The MOT on L31 TUM is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 TUM done?
L31 TUM was recorded at 125,165 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 7,022 miles a year.
Has L31 TUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 TUM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 TUM 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 TUM find?
L31 TUM passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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