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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S31 BUKMOT history

S31 BUK is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 248,186 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

S31 BUK black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
248,186 km
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 BUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 BUK was last recorded at 248,186 km on 20 Jan 2026, 100 km more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
248,086 km · 16 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
100 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 248,186 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,186 km
  • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass248,186 km (+100)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    248,186 km
    Test number
    735570952689
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail248,086 km3 dangerous5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,086 km
    Test number
    386575689645
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass130,380 miles (+15,105)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    130,380 miles
    Test number
    347220718224
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHAND BRAKE HAS LITTLE OR NO RESEEVE TRAVEL
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass115,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    115,275 miles
    Test number
    376408540623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail115,275 miles (+6,609)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,275 miles
    Test number
    627390625479
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass108,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    108,666 miles
    Test number
    543833674685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail108,666 miles (+4,289)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,666 miles
    Test number
    359208912517
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass104,377 miles (+7,162)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,377 miles
    Test number
    371459817746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,215 miles (+11,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    97,215 miles
    Test number
    309639272069
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  10. Pass85,964 miles (+11,192)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,964 miles
    Test number
    215140151697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,772 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,772 miles
    Test number
    983162869826
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn to edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low
  12. Fail74,769 miles (+13,277)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,769 miles
    Test number
    239748007918
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn to edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low
  13. Pass61,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,492 miles
    Test number
    165016741115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,492 miles (+13,882)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,492 miles
    Test number
    411986336555
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  15. Pass47,610 miles (+10,035)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    47,610 miles
    Test number
    234133282903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,575 miles (+15,589)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    37,575 miles
    Test number
    847174795163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,986 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    21,986 miles
    Test number
    997513904238
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly perished on outer sidewalls

Questions about S31 BUK

Does S31 BUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 BUK is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 BUK?
The MOT on S31 BUK is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 BUK done?
S31 BUK was recorded at 248,186 km at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026.
Has S31 BUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 BUK has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S31 BUK 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 S31 BUK find?
S31 BUK passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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