BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 1997 · 2,494 cc
P331 PLRMOT history
P331 PLR is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 81,552 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 81,552 mi
- At MOT on 7 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,994 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P331 PLR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 6 Jun 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
P331 PLR was last recorded at 81,552 miles on 7 Feb 2024, 2,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 79,502 miles · 19 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,050 miles
- Average per year
- 2,994 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 81,552 miles
- 2022 – 79,502 miles
- 2021 – 77,954 miles
- 2020 – 76,695 miles
- 2019 – 73,650 miles
- 2018 – 71,531 miles
- 2017 – 68,212 miles
- 2016 – 64,933 miles
- 2015 – 60,268 miles
- 2014 – 55,949 miles
- 2013 – 53,098 miles
- 2012 – 49,688 miles
- 2011 – 46,235 miles
- 2010 – 42,621 miles
- 2009 – 38,732 miles
- 2008 – 35,416 miles
- 2007 – 31,781 miles
- 2006 – 28,474 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,552 miles
- AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides upper and lower
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,552 miles (+2,050)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 81,552 miles
- Test number
- 678086031322
- AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,502 miles (+1,548)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 79,502 miles
- Test number
- 618108903341
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,954 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 77,954 miles
- Test number
- 949312325909
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail77,954 miles (+1,259)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,954 miles
- Test number
- 911018514240
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass76,695 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 76,695 miles
- Test number
- 916002382827
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,694 miles (+3,044)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,694 miles
- Test number
- 875277324821
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side working but very low reading (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass73,650 miles (+2,119)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 73,650 miles
- Test number
- 356177439861
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,531 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 71,531 miles
- Test number
- 283769765139
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides upper and lower (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail71,530 miles (+3,318)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,530 miles
- Test number
- 863119869715
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides upper and lower (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass68,212 miles (+3,279)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 68,212 miles
- Test number
- 458063728119
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass64,933 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 64,933 miles
- Test number
- 123521463687
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Next to lower suspension (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Next to lower suspension (3.6.B.2c)
Fail64,932 miles (+4,664)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,932 miles
- Test number
- 569108590786
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureRear brake recording little or no effort Both&sides (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Next to lower suspension (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Next to lower suspension (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass60,268 miles (+4,319)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2016
- Odometer
- 60,268 miles
- Test number
- 538691745105
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass55,949 miles (+2,851)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2015
- Odometer
- 55,949 miles
- Test number
- 296140144122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,098 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2014
- Odometer
- 53,098 miles
- Test number
- 936002243180
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUndershield missing
Fail53,097 miles (+3,409)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,097 miles
- Test number
- 217112443410
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUndershield missing
Pass49,688 miles (+3,453)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 49,688 miles
- Test number
- 406043042197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,235 miles (+3,614)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2012
- Odometer
- 46,235 miles
- Test number
- 346477941137
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass42,621 miles (+3,889)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2011
- Odometer
- 42,621 miles
- Test number
- 251388440142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,732 miles (+3,316)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2010
- Odometer
- 38,732 miles
- Test number
- 531062959125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,416 miles (+3,635)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2009
- Odometer
- 35,416 miles
- Test number
- 444102748125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,781 miles (+3,307)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 31,781 miles
- Test number
- 564024697058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,474 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2007
- Odometer
- 28,474 miles
- Test number
- 580366636111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P331 PLR
- Does P331 PLR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P331 PLR expired on 6 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P331 PLR?
- The MOT on P331 PLR expired on 6 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P331 PLR done?
- P331 PLR was recorded at 81,552 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2024, an average of 2,994 miles a year.
- Has P331 PLR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P331 PLR has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on P331 PLR 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 P331 PLR find?
- P331 PLR passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2024 with 1 advisory: rear outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.
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