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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

L31 YMSMOT history

L31 YMS is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 68,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

L31 YMS white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
68,693 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 YMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 YMS was last recorded at 68,693 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 4,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,661 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,032 miles
Average per year
3,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,693 miles
  • 2024 – 64,661 miles
  • 2023 – 61,248 miles
  • 2022 – 58,611 miles
  • 2021 – 56,285 miles
  • 2020 – 53,380 miles
  • 2019 – 51,125 miles
  • 2018 – 47,540 miles
  • 2017 – 43,368 miles
  • 2016 – 39,441 miles
  • 2015 – 35,720 miles
  • 2014 – 31,517 miles
  • 2013 – 26,219 miles
  • 2012 – 21,752 miles
  • 2011 – 17,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,693 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,693 miles (+4,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    68,693 miles
    Test number
    300757480642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass64,661 miles (+3,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    64,661 miles
    Test number
    677309447182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass61,248 miles (+2,637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    61,248 miles
    Test number
    382428309906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass58,611 miles (+2,326)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    58,611 miles
    Test number
    573104776819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,285 miles (+2,905)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    56,285 miles
    Test number
    781469380671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,380 miles (+2,255)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    53,380 miles
    Test number
    843258580001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,125 miles (+3,585)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,125 miles
    Test number
    897858132247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,540 miles (+4,172)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    47,540 miles
    Test number
    662502374630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,368 miles (+3,927)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    43,368 miles
    Test number
    427924415981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,441 miles (+3,721)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    39,441 miles
    Test number
    489812299705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,720 miles (+4,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    35,720 miles
    Test number
    912418562608
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass31,517 miles (+5,298)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    31,517 miles
    Test number
    458269914439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,219 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    26,219 miles
    Test number
    157667823357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail26,003 miles (+4,251)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,003 miles
    Test number
    828530023391
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  15. Pass21,752 miles (+4,235)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    21,752 miles
    Test number
    267223132385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,517 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    17,517 miles
    Test number
    459056521445
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L31 YMS

Does L31 YMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 YMS is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L31 YMS?
The MOT on L31 YMS is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 YMS done?
L31 YMS was recorded at 68,693 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 3,651 miles a year.
Has L31 YMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 YMS has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2013.
Has the mileage on L31 YMS 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 YMS find?
L31 YMS passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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