BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 2,495 cc
L31 VNJMOT history
L31 VNJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jun 1994. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 64,705 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 64,705 mi
- At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,220 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 VNJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 18 Jun 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 VNJ was last recorded at 64,705 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 1,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 63,085 miles · 15 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,620 miles
- Average per year
- 1,220 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 64,705 miles
- 2025 – 63,085 miles
- 2024 – 60,905 miles
- 2023 – 59,698 miles
- 2022 – 58,897 miles
- 2021 – 55,370 miles
- 2020 – 53,018 miles
- 2019 – 51,236 miles
- 2018 – 48,769 miles
- 2017 – 44,530 miles
- 2015 – 41,098 miles
- 2014 – 40,793 miles
- 2013 – 40,681 miles
- 2012 – 40,669 miles
- 2011 – 40,598 miles
- 2010 – 40,365 miles
- 2009 – 40,086 miles
- 2008 – 39,760 miles
- 2007 – 39,685 miles
- 2006 – 39,605 miles
- 2005 – 39,540 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass64,705 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass64,705 miles (+1,620)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 64,705 miles
- Test number
- 619620379366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,085 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 63,085 miles
- Test number
- 533401316398
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail63,085 miles (+2,180)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,085 miles
- Test number
- 374749784337
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass60,905 miles (+1,207)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 60,905 miles
- Test number
- 371266692255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,698 miles (+801)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 59,698 miles
- Test number
- 896403335575
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,897 miles (+3,527)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 58,897 miles
- Test number
- 619155327203
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass55,370 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 55,370 miles
- Test number
- 497683446739
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail55,370 miles (+2,352)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,370 miles
- Test number
- 270870040024
- Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass53,018 miles (+1,782)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 53,018 miles
- Test number
- 849940294551
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass51,236 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 51,236 miles
- Test number
- 166567712986
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndercover fitted obscuring some components
Fail51,235 miles (+2,466)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,235 miles
- Test number
- 245360150187
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndercover fitted obscuring some components
Pass48,769 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 48,769 miles
- Test number
- 584721267277
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Fail48,769 miles (+4,239)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,769 miles
- Test number
- 511679630695
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Pass44,530 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 44,530 miles
- Test number
- 586492233604
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber top dust cover is hanging down
Fail44,530 miles (+3,432)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,530 miles
- Test number
- 556997027518
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber top dust cover is hanging down
Pass41,098 miles (+305)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 41,098 miles
- Test number
- 676265515261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,793 miles (+112)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 40,793 miles
- Test number
- 296319104250
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass40,681 miles (+12)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 40,681 miles
- Test number
- 915153493198
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Pass40,669 miles (+71)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 40,669 miles
- Test number
- 528000122279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,598 miles (+233)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 40,598 miles
- Test number
- 915923321205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,365 miles (+279)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 40,365 miles
- Test number
- 352577000467
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Pass40,086 miles (+326)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 40,086 miles
- Test number
- 374975509423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,760 miles (+75)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 39,760 miles
- Test number
- 453903498173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,685 miles (+80)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 39,685 miles
- Test number
- 714215417268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,605 miles (+65)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 39,605 miles
- Test number
- 571429906290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,540 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 39,540 miles
- Test number
- 103278945278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L31 VNJ
- Does L31 VNJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 VNJ is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 VNJ?
- The MOT on L31 VNJ is valid until 19 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 VNJ done?
- L31 VNJ was recorded at 64,705 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 1,220 miles a year.
- Has L31 VNJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 VNJ has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on L31 VNJ 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 VNJ find?
- L31 VNJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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