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BMW 118

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

S31 EKSMOT history

S31 EKS is a grey petrol BMW 118 first used on 11 Sept 2013. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 110,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2025.

S31 EKS grey BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Apr 2026
Mileage
110,087 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 EKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
11 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 EKS was last recorded at 110,087 miles on 8 Apr 2025, 4,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,340 miles · 11 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4,747 miles
Average per year
9,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,087 miles
  • 2024 – 105,340 miles
  • 2023 – 96,387 miles
  • 2022 – 87,414 miles
  • 2021 – 77,281 miles
  • 2020 – 66,928 miles
  • 2019 – 58,544 miles
  • 2018 – 47,878 miles
  • 2017 – 38,286 miles
  • 2016 – 25,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,087 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 15 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,087 miles (+4,747)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    110,087 miles
    Test number
    622110363792
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass105,340 miles (+8,953)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    105,340 miles
    Test number
    625786715760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm-2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,387 miles (+8,973)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    96,387 miles
    Test number
    310963024015
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view upper of windscreen. (3.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass87,414 miles (+154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    87,414 miles
    Test number
    742948169444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Fail87,260 miles (+9,979)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,260 miles
    Test number
    963824111267
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass77,281 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    77,281 miles
    Test number
    874884185131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Fail77,281 miles (+10,353)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,281 miles
    Test number
    959817682270
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass66,928 miles (+8,384)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    66,928 miles
    Test number
    660025792401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,544 miles (+10,666)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    58,544 miles
    Test number
    813494956575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,878 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    47,878 miles
    Test number
    865521889334
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Worn inner edge

  11. Fail47,878 miles (+9,592)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,878 miles
    Test number
    965996126678
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Worn inner edge

  12. Pass38,286 miles (+12,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    38,286 miles
    Test number
    672879191929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  13. Pass25,697 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    25,697 miles
    Test number
    141299774697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about S31 EKS

Does S31 EKS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S31 EKS expired on 20 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S31 EKS?
The MOT on S31 EKS expired on 20 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S31 EKS done?
S31 EKS was recorded at 110,087 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2025, an average of 9,760 miles a year.
Has S31 EKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 EKS has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on S31 EKS 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 EKS find?
S31 EKS passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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