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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

S31 CGMMOT history

S31 CGM is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 261,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

S31 CGM grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
261,731 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
14,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 CGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 CGM was last recorded at 261,731 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
261,731 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
14,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 261,731 miles
  • 2025 – 251,732 miles
  • 2024 – 237,477 miles
  • 2023 – 223,768 miles
  • 2022 – 205,370 miles
  • 2021 – 190,920 miles
  • 2020 – 184,136 miles
  • 2019 – 170,128 miles
  • 2018 – 151,017 miles
  • 2017 – 138,396 miles
  • 2016 – 124,895 miles
  • 2015 – 112,608 miles
  • 2014 – 97,351 miles
  • 2013 – 83,333 miles
  • 2012 – 64,771 miles
  • 2011 – 48,093 miles
  • 2010 – 28,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass261,731 miles
  • Advisory2x chip in windscreenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn smooth on both edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth rear brake flex ferules poor conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentre heat shield poor conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNsf, nsr and osr tyres worn smooth on inner edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • 2 x chips in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Mid exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • O.s front brake hose becoming perrished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight fluctuation from front brakes on brake test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight play in n.s front anti roll bar end link

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass261,731 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    261,731 miles
    Test number
    676678680961
    • Advisory2x chip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn smooth on both edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake flex ferules poor condition
    • AdvisoryCentre heat shield poor condition
    • AdvisoryNsf, nsr and osr tyres worn smooth on inner edges
  2. Fail261,731 miles (+9,999)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,731 miles
    Test number
    978021477834
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • Advisory2x chip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn smooth on both edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake flex ferules poor condition
    • AdvisoryCentre heat shield poor condition
    • AdvisoryNsf, nsr and osr tyres worn smooth on inner edges
  3. Pass251,732 miles (+74)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    251,732 miles
    Test number
    491780392757
    • Advisory2 x chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges
    • AdvisoryMid exhaust heat shield slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryO.s front brake hose becoming perrished
    • AdvisorySlight fluctuation from front brakes on brake test
    • AdvisorySlight play in n.s front anti roll bar end link
    • AdvisoryTow bar electric socket secured with cable ties
  4. Fail251,658 miles (+14,181)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,658 miles
    Test number
    912033624446
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rose joint/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rose joint/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Advisory2 x chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges
    • AdvisoryMid exhaust heat shield slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryO.s front brake hose becoming perrished
    • AdvisorySlight fluctuation from front brakes on brake test
    • AdvisorySlight play in n.s front anti roll bar end link
    • AdvisoryTow bar electric socket secured with cable ties
  5. Pass237,477 miles (+13,709)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    237,477 miles
    Test number
    720753225768
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryRear diff corroded
  6. Pass223,768 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    223,768 miles
    Test number
    150946712153
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged slightly
  7. Fail223,768 miles (+18,398)2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,768 miles
    Test number
    722608158360
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged slightly
  8. Pass205,370 miles (+14,450)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    205,370 miles
    Test number
    846560625004
    • AdvisoryRear differential corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear wiper missing (wiper arm broken)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped.
  9. Pass190,920 miles (+6,784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    190,920 miles
    Test number
    868832302190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear diff corroded
  10. Pass184,136 miles (+14,008)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    184,136 miles
    Test number
    442929117014
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass170,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    170,128 miles
    Test number
    767297247067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail170,128 miles (+19,111)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,128 miles
    Test number
    236068984411
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  13. Pass151,017 miles (+12,621)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    151,017 miles
    Test number
    258887348834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted
  14. Pass138,396 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    138,396 miles
    Test number
    830510039212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail138,324 miles (+13,429)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,324 miles
    Test number
    655714032867
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass124,895 miles (+12,287)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    124,895 miles
    Test number
    667300885777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,608 miles (+15,257)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    112,608 miles
    Test number
    829333475082
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass97,351 miles (+14,018)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,351 miles
    Test number
    749242614191
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass83,333 miles (+18,562)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    83,333 miles
    Test number
    249040113123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,771 miles (+16,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    64,771 miles
    Test number
    166541392083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  21. Pass48,093 miles (+19,655)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,093 miles
    Test number
    986508401157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    28,438 miles
    Test number
    190232110148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 CGM

Does S31 CGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 CGM is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 CGM?
The MOT on S31 CGM is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 CGM done?
S31 CGM was recorded at 261,731 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 14,576 miles a year.
Has S31 CGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 CGM has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S31 CGM 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 CGM find?
S31 CGM passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: 2x chip in windscreen; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 4 more.

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