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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc

P331 WGSMOT history

P331 WGS is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2022.

P331 WGS green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2023
Mileage
156,101 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P331 WGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P331 WGS was last recorded at 156,101 miles on 3 Nov 2022, 10,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Sept 2013: 100,900 miles, lower than 100,906 miles on 30 Aug 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
145,702 miles · 29 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
10,399 miles
Average per year
6,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 156,101 miles
  • 2021 – 145,702 miles
  • 2020 – 137,788 miles
  • 2019 – 125,804 miles
  • 2018 – 119,523 miles
  • 2017 – 115,366 miles
  • 2016 – 110,571 miles
  • 2015 – 106,572 miles
  • 2014 – 104,204 miles
  • 2013 – 100,900 miles
  • 2012 – 94,333 miles
  • 2011 – 86,247 miles
  • 2010 – 79,517 miles
  • 2009 – 66,358 miles
  • 2008 – 56,352 miles
  • 2007 – 48,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,101 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Co emissions only just passed test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,101 miles (+10,399)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    156,101 miles
    Test number
    305670084616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass145,702 miles (+7,914)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    145,702 miles
    Test number
    252894446341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,788 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    137,788 miles
    Test number
    913254566403
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

  4. Fail137,788 miles (+11,984)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,788 miles
    Test number
    388124669265
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

  5. Pass125,804 miles (+6,281)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,804 miles
    Test number
    930129061955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass119,523 miles (+4,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    119,523 miles
    Test number
    742743744080
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCo emissions only just passed test

  7. Pass115,366 miles (+4,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    115,366 miles
    Test number
    570083874176
    • AdvisoryCo emissions only just passed test
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre perishing on walls

  8. Pass110,571 miles (+3,999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    110,571 miles
    Test number
    774115319970
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perishing on walls (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass106,572 miles (+152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    106,572 miles
    Test number
    736582832404
    • AdvisoryCo emissions only just passed test

  10. Fail106,420 miles (+2,216)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,420 miles
    Test number
    492281824624
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) hose cracking (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) hose cracking (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryAir bag light on

  11. Pass104,204 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    104,204 miles
    Test number
    809489064215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,202 miles (+3,302)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,202 miles
    Test number
    485752664227
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass100,900 miles (-6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    100,900 miles
    Test number
    385731963207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail100,906 miles (+6,573)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,906 miles
    Test number
    776592043225
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass94,333 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    94,333 miles
    Test number
    808812042258
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail94,331 miles (+8,084)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,331 miles
    Test number
    478767232255
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass86,247 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    86,247 miles
    Test number
    667546441111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted
    • NoteFront exhaust braket in poor condition
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  18. Fail86,247 miles (+184)5 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,247 miles
    Test number
    945173441125
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted
    • NoteFront exhaust braket in poor condition
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  19. Fail86,063 miles (+6,546)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,063 miles
    Test number
    467097031162
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass79,517 miles (+13,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    79,517 miles
    Test number
    890432310174
    • 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)

  21. Pass66,358 miles (+10,006)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    66,358 miles
    Test number
    982421429052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    56,352 miles
    Test number
    952393828001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,352 miles (+7,649)4 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,352 miles
    Test number
    111542428484
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  24. Pass48,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    48,703 miles
    Test number
    444552517098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,703 miles2 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,703 miles
    Test number
    800342917075
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAir bag light on

Questions about P331 WGS

Does P331 WGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P331 WGS expired on 2 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P331 WGS?
The MOT on P331 WGS expired on 2 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P331 WGS done?
P331 WGS was recorded at 156,101 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2022, an average of 6,794 miles a year.
Has P331 WGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P331 WGS has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on P331 WGS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P331 WGS find?
P331 WGS passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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